Jeffrey C. Wilson
Lecturer
iLEAD Professional Development Program
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Contact
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UH 2528
Address:
601 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607
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About
Jeff Wilson is a Lecturer in the Student Professional Development Program (iLEAD) in the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
He was a part of the team that worked to get the professional development curriculum required for all UIC undergraduate students.
Jeff has been quite engaged in his communities as an activist, volunteer and leader. He wrote the curriculum for BA 320 – Civic Engagement - and serves as the course director. Jeff is an advocate for engagement at every level, and is an avid supporter of student organizations at UIC.
Prior to teaching, Jeff amassed considerable experience in career coaching, and served as a Director for the UIC Business Career Center for 6+ years and in several coaching-related roles at Loyola University Chicago. He also served Loyola University as Director of Alumni & Special Events. Jeff launched his professional career in student leadership development with the National Headquarters of his college fraternity – Alpha Tau Omega.
This experience, along with his improv training at The Second City, combine to inform his teaching for BA 100, BA 220, and BA 420. His teaching emphasizes engagement, career exploration, being in conversation (networking), and shaping internship/job search strategies.
Experience
- Lecturer | UIC Business | 2018 - Present
- Director | UIC Business Career Center | 2012 - 2018
- Interim Director of Career Services | Loyola University College of Business | 2011
- Consultant / Community Leader / Parent | 2002 - 2011
- Director of Alumni & Special Events | Loyola University Chicago | 1999 - 2002
- Program Manager - Office of General Internships | Loyola University Chicago | 1996 - 1998
- Director of Development | Alpha Tau Omega Foundation | 1994- 1996
- Staff Consultant | Peterson Consulting | 1992 - 1994
- Director of Chapter Services / Leadership Consultant | Alpha Tau Omega National Headquarters | 1987 - 1990
Classes Taught
- BA 100 - Introduction to UIC and Professional Development
- BA 220 - Professional Development II
- BA 320 - Civic Engagement
- BA 420 - Professional Presence
Service to Community
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) - Adult Co-Lead (2016-Present)
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church – Sr. Warden (2011-12), Jr. Warden (2009-10), Vestry (2005-12)
Kingsley PTA - President (2006-08), VP (2005-06), Room Parent (2004-06, 2010-11), Fluency Tutor (2006-11)
Boy Scouts of America – Assistant Scoutmaster (2010-12), Cubmaster (2008-10), Committee Chairman (2006-07), Den Leader (2005-10), Unit Commissioner (2003-04), Eagle Scout (1978)
LeaderShape Institute - Lead Facilitator (2002, 1998, 1997, 1995), Cluster Facilitator (1995, 1991), Graduate (1987)
Illinois MBA Alumni Association - President (1996-98), VP (1995-96), Treasurer (1992-95)
Alpha Tau Omega - Regional Leadership Conference - Lead Facilitator (1993, 1992, 1991)
Notable Honors
2015-2016, Improv A-E, The Second City
2015, 2014, '13-'16, '04-'08, Triathlons, Ironman, Half Ironman, Olympic
Graduate, Leadership Evanston, 2007-08
1995, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Illinois MBA
Education
Improv for Actors (Levels A-E) - The Second City Training Center
Master of Business Administration - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Operations Engineering - University of Michigan