Career Paths and Professional Development

University Housing strives to provide ways for our employees to expand their skills and continue growing, both professionally and personally. Our Inclusion & Talent Development team is dedicated to providing the necessary tools and resources to set our staff up for success.

Exciting career paths and professional development opportunities are offered to all of our employees in all of our units. These opportunities vary within each unit, so please reach out to your hiring manager, search committee or our ITD team, itd@housing.illinois.edu, to discuss. 

Learn what ITD can do for you!

Career Development

Our employee workshops and coaching programs for staff at all levels will help you grow and develop your professional skills in the workplace. The ITD team offers career planning, resume and application review, interview preparedness coaching and support through workplace and job performance challenges.

Training and Workshops

From ongoing training series to one-off workshops and our annual Equity and Inclusion Training, ITD conducts a variety of sessions throughout the year to empower employee growth and career advancement. ITD trainings help you develop the personal and professional skills and knowledge to thrive in a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Staff Appreciation and Engagement

ITD is here to enhance your workplace experience. We see you, know you work hard and want to recognize your efforts through our employee appreciation events and award and recognition programs. Our Housing Happy Hours and affinity groups provide you with opportunities to engage with your peers and build a sense of community within the workplace.