Business and Finance Careers Program Manager
university of chicagoOak Park (IL)
Business and Finance Careers Program Manager
Posted 2 days ago
university of chicagoOak Park (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
UChicago Career Advancement’s programs build on the world-class UChicago liberal arts foundation to give students a competitive edge in their professional development and recruiting in a wide range of roles. As a new role funded by philanthropy, this role will primarily support students who have an interest in finance, business, and other career pathways.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage end‑to‑end programs, workshops, and career events that prepare students for competitive internships and full‑time roles.
- Serve as a proactive adviser to 1st–4th year students, offering targeted coaching grounded in industry insights.
- Build and expand relationships with employers, alumni, and partners across the public and private sectors.
- Lead outreach to source opportunities—from job shadowing and site visits to internships and full‑time roles and match students with opportunities through proactive student portfolio management.
- Coordinate communications, program logistics, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a seamless student experience.
- Track student progress and outcomes using Salesforce and leverage data to inform program strategy.
- Support career treks, Career Exploration Week, and other high‑impact experiential learning We’re Looking For
- A self‑starter who thrives in fast‑moving environments and takes initiative without waiting for direction.
- A strong communicator who builds trust with students, employers, alumni, and internal partners.
- Someone comfortable juggling multiple projects while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- A relationship‑builder who enjoys outreach, partnership development, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- A creative, adaptable problem‑solver committed to student success and program excellence. Finance or related business professional experience STRONGLY preferred.
Before you apply
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Your profile is current
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Two examples you can talk through
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A number in mind
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Your notice period
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