Director, College of Engineering Career Center

University of Illinois Chicago

Director, College of Engineering Career Center

Hiring Department: Corporate Relations & Career Placement
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID:
Posting Close Date: September 28, 2026
Salary range (commensurate with experience): $95,000 - $105,000/ Annual Salary

Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints.

About UIC
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary:
Develops and directs the Career Center’s comprehensive programs and services to meet the career advancement needs and goals of both undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering. Develops, oversees, and maintains systems and programs for the Engineering Career Center: staff development, employer relations, student outreach activities, financial management; along with the annual Engineering Career Fairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directs the Engineering Career Center, by establishing the strategic direction of the services and programs to develop and advance the careers of undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Engineering. Works directly with College of Engineering business office on financial operations including purchases, salaries, events and facilities.
• Hires, trains and develops Engineering Career Center staff; provides staff assessments and evaluations. Promotes active involvement in professional career-related associations and groups both on and off campus.
• Develops, oversees and fosters corporate and employer relations with executives, HR and alumni and student development programs.
• Serves on committees to represent the interests of the Center in meetings and initiatives with campuswide stakeholders.
• Plans, creates, coordinates and presents on-campus job fairs and career preparation workshops on a wide variety of career related topics.
• Prepares and presents related employment data and reports.
• Conducts research and keeps current on employment trends, career opportunities, occupational outlook, salary trends and career development practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, HR, Counseling or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in Career Services, Business, HR, Counseling or a related field.
• Knowledge of career development and services, corporate recruitment or human resources.
• Communication, organization, presentation, analytical and computer/pc skills.
• Proven track record of leading a team, organizing large and small scale events, and presenting to students and upper management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, Career Counseling, Higher Education, HR or a related field.
• 5 years of administrative and/or leadership role experience in career services or a higher education career related role.
• Knowledge of Higher Education, career development, corporate recruitment, placement and career services.
• Job platform systems, financial/budget management and project management skills.
• Ability to research and compare outside vendors; developing curriculum and training faculty.

Application Instructions:

For fullest consideration, applicants should apply by September 28, 2026 , and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (C.V.), and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. All materials must be submitted through the online application system jobs.uic.edu .

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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation