The Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are searching for a Coordinator to provide support to the Career and Alumni Services to enhance our undergraduate and graduate students' futures, strengthen the connection between our unit and alumni, and provide corporation-student engagement opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Career Services & Advising

• Advise economics students on career development, job search strategies, and graduate school preparation both domestically and internationally
• Actively support and monitor student progress towards career goal
• Coordinate and provide resume reviews, mock interviews, professional profile development, and skill assessments with students
• Maintain student advising records in the campus advising system
• Create promotional and informational materials for all economics academic programs in areas related to the Career and Alumni Services Center
• Deliver career exploration/preparation and professional development workshops, seminars, and events
• Respond to queries from students, faculty, staff, parents/families, and others as appropriate, within the parameters of FERPA and campus policies
• Meet and assist prospective and admitted students and their families throughout the semester, during summer orientation, and support the undergraduate office’s recruitment efforts
• Become a member of the campus Career Services Council and serve on topical committees that benefit Economics students
• Collaborate with the LAS Career Services office
• Other career-related duties as needed

Curricular & Co-Curricular Development and Teaching

• Serve as Instructor for Economics and Your Career (Econ 198) and Professional Economics Internship (Econ 298) each fall, spring, and summer semesters
• Serve as a resource for Economics academic programs to aid in maintaining relevant curriculum and courses
• Provide curricular support to economics instructors by connecting them with companies and discussing research on current career trends and relevant skills important for economics students in the competitive job market
• Collaborate with economics academic programs to identify, create, and integrate relevant professional development co-curricular programs
• Other curricular-related duties as needed

Employer/Corporate Outreach

• In collaboration with LAS Corporate Relations and the campus Office of Corporate Relations, develop relationships with companies, non-profit organizations, and alumni to develop internship/experiential education opportunities, professional connections for students, and career opportunities for students
• Collaborate with LAS Corporate Relations and the campus Office of Corporate Relations to identify and secure companies to partner with the Economics Data Lab
• Other corporate relation-related duties as needed

Alumni Coordination

• Represent the Department of Economics as a point of contact for alumni
• Assist in the development and coordination of alumni-focused regional and national programs year-round
• Increase the number of alumni visiting the department to serve as panelists, speakers, etc. Maintain information regarding potential speakers, panelists, workshop facilitators, etc. Support the development of student programming that includes alumni
• Serve as a resource to faculty interested in engaging alumni in the classroom. Identify alumni interested in supporting student development through experiential opportunities such as research
• Work closely with the Assistant Director for Career and Alumni Affairs to foster alumni and employer relationships and to encourage the development of internship and full-time employment opportunities for students and alumni; respond to alumni hiring needs overall
• Track and maintain current alumni data for all Economics degrees
• Develop content for alumni e-newsletter. Identify, interview, and write profiles on alumni
• In consultation with the LAS Communications and Marketing Team, maintain the Alumni section of the Economics web page. Create social media content spotlighting alumni successes, impact in the community, and career paths; promote job and internship opportunities and Economics events
• Other alumni-related duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training, and/or work experience in working with students in academic advising, counseling, career development, student affairs, or other programs to assist students. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Bachelor's or master’s preferred degree areas are College Student Development; Higher Education; Human Resources; Counseling; Business; Liberal Arts & Sciences areas, or other related fields
• Two (2) years of full-time professional experience or related graduate-level experience working with college students in academic advising, alumni relations, counseling, career development, student affairs, or other programs to assist students in higher education
• Experience working with diverse populations and ability to articulate the value of diversity and inclusivity; Experience with a variety of social media platforms
• Experience working with student groups and organizations
• Experience in Higher Education

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple, simultaneous projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently
• Demonstrated ability to respond to concerns, motivations, and learning patterns of undergraduate students

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on April 21, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting and upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences.

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.

For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants. 

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

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