Department
Booth Leadership Development for MBA Programs
About the Department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
- an unmatched faculty.
- degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
- a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
- strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Global Career and Leadership Development is focused on executive career, leadership development coaching, and program design and delivery for Executive MBA students and alumni. This student- and alumni-facing role will be based on our campus in downtown Chicago at the Gleacher Center. This role focuses primarily on career and leadership development for students (~475 globally) in the Executive MBA program based in Chicago, Hong Kong, and London, as well as alumni outside of the US.
The Associate Director provides individual executive coaching, creates and delivers career management and leadership development programming (e.g., online learning, workshops, other), facilitates panels, and sources expert alumni and corporate volunteers, with a particular focus on the needs of experienced working professionals across a wide variety of business functions and industries.
Responsibilities
- Provides executive coaching to US and international students and alumni on career management and leadership development in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings.
- Designs, develops, and delivers student and alumni career management and leadership development in-person and virtual solutions. Presents to and facilitates groups ranging from 5 to 300 participants.
- Plays an active role on the GCLD team to ensure that all constituents receive extraordinary support commensurate with their career and leadership development needs and facilitates a collaborative culture across GCLD, Chicago Booth’s campuses, and the University.
- Coordinates and collaborates with operations staff and others based in Chicago, London, and/or Hong Kong, to plan and organize the delivery of student and alumni career management and leadership development programming in-person and virtual solutions.
- Engages in continuing professional development, access to coaching supervision and support to the executive coaching team.
- Collaborates with the Employer Relations team to align programs and employer engagement with student interests.
- Keeps abreast of market trends as they relate to career management and leadership development.
- Responsible for all aspects of the recruiting and selection process for student facilitators, including facilitator orientation programs.
- Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to provide individual and team feedback as well as counseling to students as they learn and reflect upon their interpersonal skill development and performance in leadership education programs and at the University.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Master’s degree in business, counseling, or related field.
Experience:
- Coaching mid/senior level leaders on career and leadership for a minimum of five years.
- A minimum of five years of experience in business or higher education.
- Experience with, knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in business careers.
- Background in executive search, career management, recruiting, training, or student services fields.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Significant knowledge of and experience using online resources, spreadsheet, project management and presentation software.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong collaboration skills and lead without direct managerial responsibility.
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, i.e., in person, email, phone.
- Global perspective.
- An understanding of and appreciation for the needs and concerns of a diverse MBA student body.
- Critical thinking, and project management skills.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Work on evenings and weekends regularly.
- Travel internationally 10-15%.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Academic Affairs
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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