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The School of Chemical Sciences is seeking a Career Services Coordinator or Senior Career Services Coordinator.

 

The School of Chemical Sciences Academic Advising and Career Services office interacts with amazing students in the departments of Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from the undergraduate through postdoctoral level and are currently seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our team as either a Career Services Coordinator or Senior Career Services Coordinator, depending on your years of experience in the field and knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It is our passion to support students' success in achieving their academic and career aspirations by facilitating connections and providing resources, events, and opportunities to help them grow academically and professionally.  We are a fully in-person office that prides itself on providing boutique-level service to all of our constituents!  You can learn more about our office here: careers.scs.illinois.edu and here: advising.scs.illinois.edu

 

The Career Services Coordinator will provide career development services for undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Chemical Sciences (SCS).

Career Services Coordinator- Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs with the career advising and job search process: • Assist students and postdoctoral scholars with résumé/CV and application document writing, interviewing skills, and job search preparation. • Advise students regarding career exploration and goal setting, job searching, and graduate/professional school plans. • Conduct mock interviews for students seeking employment and admission into graduate/professional school. • Maintain awareness of current trends and best practices and pass that along to students.
  • Plan and communicate events, career courses, and services:
    • Assist with the development and implementation of career events, workshops and classes.
    • Meet and assist prospective and admitted students and their families and support recruitment efforts.
    • Communicate career-related information and opportunities to students and coach students on professional development skills
    • Collaborate actively with academic advisors, faculty and deans to enhance communications to students and increase their participation in career exploration and professional development programs.
  • Manage technology and social media:
    • Provide basic student career and academic advising via email and other online platforms.
    • Provide support in developing content for bi-weekly Career Services newsletter and social media platforms.
    • Train and monitor student use of Handshake and maintain updated and detailed records of meetings with students on Handshake.
  • Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit

 

The Senior Career Services Coordinator will advise, guide, and provide resources, direction, and support for undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the School of Chemical Sciences (SCS). Oversee key programming and projects for the Chemical Sciences Career Services Office. Demonstrate leadership qualities and advanced career coaching and instruction responsibilities.

Senior Career Services Coordinator -Duties & Responsibilities

Lead career advising and coaching efforts for undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars:

  • Advise students and postdoctoral scholars with résumé/CV and application document writing, interviewing skills, and job search preparation.
  • Design individual plans for students and postdocs regarding career exploration and goal setting, job searching, and graduate/professional school plans.
  • Develop procedures for mock interview program and conduct practice interviews for students seeking employment and admission into graduate/professional school.
  • Serve as a resource regarding current trends and best practices in Career Services and proactively integrate into student coaching.

Develop, facilitate, and communicate programming initiatives including events, career courses, and services:

  • Design, administer, and implement career events, workshops and classes
  • Instruct, develop, and evaluate the internship/cooperative education courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Provide leadership for meetings and events for prospective and admitted students and their families and support recruitment efforts for Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering departments.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations regarding Career Services programming and events.
  • Create promotional and informational brochures and fliers for various opportunities for students, postdocs, and staff, and help maintain website and other virtual and printed resources, partnering with the LAS marketing and communication professionals to ensure adherence with university and college branding, accessibility, and security guidelines.
  • Develop, facilitate, and assess a comprehensive communications plan and partner with LAS marketing & communication to market and advertise SCS Career Services, events, and opportunities through marketing and advertising, social media, outreach initiatives and other materials while adhering to university and college brand, accessibility, and security guidelines.
  • Serve as a resource for academic advisors, faculty and other colleagues to enhance communications to students and increase their participation in career exploration and professional development programs.

Manage technology and social media:

  • Interpret policies and procedures for Handshake career services platform and provide leadership on behalf of Chemical Sciences Career Services on student-facing side of Handshake platform to campus-wide Handshake users’ committee.
  • Develop content for bi-weekly Career Services newsletter and social media platforms in collaboration with Recruiting Coordinator.
  • Train and oversee student use of Handshake and maintain updated and detailed records of meetings with students on Handshake.
  • Proactively monitor, track, guide, and support student progress towards career goals via Handshake @ Illinois platform.

Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the unit

Required Qualifications- Career Services Coordinator:

  • Bachelor's degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Human Resources, Chemical Sciences, or related.
  • A total of one (1) year (12 months) of education, training and/or work experience in counseling/advising, recruiting, career services or related work.

Required Qualifications- Senior Career Services Coordinator:

  • Bachelor's degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Human Resources, Chemical Sciences, or related.
  • Five years in education, training and/or work experience in mentoring, counseling, advising, recruiting, or career coaching.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in career services/recruiting or related college student advising/counseling.

Preferred Qualifications-Career Services Coordinator:

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Human Resources, Chemical Sciences, or related.
  • Three years of relevant professional work experience in counseling/advising, recruiting, career services or related work. Experience with Handshake or similar systems.

Preferred Qualifications- Senior Career Services Coordinator:

  • Master’s degree preferred in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Human Resources, Chemical Sciences, or related.
  • Experience with Handshake or similar systems.

Additional preferred qualifications- both levels:

  • Ability to collaborate as part of a team to provide excellent customer service to all constituents.
  • Commitment to creating an inclusive environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, helpfully, and positively with students, faculty, and employers.
  • Knowledge of current career, employment, and market trends and career development theories.
  • Demonstrated success in event planning, promotion, and evaluation.
  • Ability to integrate technology with the delivery of career services.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively coach students and respond to students’ concerns and motivations.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and excellent ability to communicate effectively with others.
  • Ability to take initiative and work as a team contributor. (Coordinator)
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership with a high level of professionalism and ability to motivate others and take
    initiative. (Senior Coordinator)
  • Proven ability to make sound decisions for all constituents and in the best interest of the Department. (Senior Coordinator)

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the Coordinator position is $50,000 to $57,000.  The budgeted salary range for the Senior Coordinator position is $57,000 to $68,000.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.  This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.  Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 18, 2026. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu, use the Apply Now button on the posting and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), 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.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

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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 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 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.

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 accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.