SSA’s Office of Career Services is dedicated to serving the needs of both our students and regional and national employers as they attempt to serve the clinical and social welfare policy needs of their communities.
Resources for Students
Your career planning should begin the day you’re admitted to SSA. We have our own Office of Career Services—separate from that of the University of Chicago—that offers personalized student resources, training workshops and networking events like Washington Week. One of our most popular resources is the alumni contact database containing more that 1,000 recent SSA graduates available for informational interviews. You should make an appointment with the Career Office soon after starting your program to begin the process of career planning.
Resources for Employers
An SSA degree—and an SSA student—is truly exceptional. Learn more about the AM degree -- and how it's both equivalent and different from the MSW -- and why SSA grads succeed in a wide variety of social work roles. We invite you and your organization to partner with us as a field education site or post a job for the SSA community. SSA is currently ranked among the top three graduate schools of social work in the United States.
Contact Us
Whether you’re a current student or potential employer, don’t hesitate to contact Michael Jogerst, assistant dean and director of career services, at 773.702.1173 or by email with any questions.
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