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The Hire Big 10+ Career Consortium is a network of dedicated career services professionals from the Big Ten schools, as well as DePaul University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Notre Dame.
By joining the organization, you will gain access to 500+ career services professionals that will enhance your professional network and broaden your knowledge. Our members note that being part of the Hire Big 10+ is unique and distinctive in the following ways:
We are peer institutions with similar size, scope and mission
We are democratic in work and involvement
Our community is tight-knit, welcoming, accessible
The content is authentically driven by membership
Our benchmarking and brainstorming offers practical support and collaboration
We encourage you to get involved! Membership is free and active as long as you are a Career Services professional at a member institution.
Membership Benefits
Joining a professional organization is critical in keeping abreast of the latest knowledge and practices locally, regionally, and globally. By joining the Hire Big 10+ Consortium, you’ll gain access to a wide variety of opportunities including, but not limited to:
Knowledge Communities
Connect with others to share insights and gain information related to career services functional areas or populations.
Career Strategy Groups
Connect with others in a small group to develop personal action strategies.
Leadership Opportunities
Lead a knowledge community or committee, host an event or conference, or serve in a board role.
Exclusive Programming
Participate in webinars or events exclusively for members.
Membership Directory & Listserv
Search for colleagues and contact information. Send messages to the entire group.
Private LinkedIn Group Access
Share information and successes, ask questions of peers, and advertise programs and events in a private environment.
Allerton Conference
Connect with colleagues at the annual “unconference” full of networking and sharing in a casual setting.
Job Opportunities
Share opportunities at your institution and learn about positions elsewhere. Benchmark job descriptions.
Executive Board & Knowledge Community Nominations
Thinking About a Leadership Role?
Serving as a Knowledge Community or Committee Co-Chair is a great way to grow professionally while staying connected to the Hire Big Ten Plus community. It’s a manageable commitment designed for facilitators—not heavy lifters—with full logistical support from the Executive Board.
As a co-chair, you’ll build leadership experience, expand your network, and help shape conversations around key topics in career services. Whether you're passionate about DEI, employer relations, international students, or tech and assessment, there's a space for your voice and vision.
Ready to make an impact without overloading your calendar? Nominate yourself or a colleague today! KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY/COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate about two meetings each semester to engage members.
Collaborate with co-chairs and Board liaison to set goals and share updates.
Foster discussion on community or committee topics.
Onboard new members and maintain membership lists.
Share news via newsletter and LinkedIn group.
Take brief meeting notes and share with the Board.
Support future leadership by identifying potential co-chairs.
Your two-year term starts and ends at the Allerton conference, and you can count on the Executive Board to provide all necessary logistical help, so your role stays manageable and enjoyable.
Knowledge Communities seeking Co-Leads:
Assessment, Technology, & Marketing (2 Co-Leads)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (2 Co-Leads)
International Students (2 Co-Leads)
Employer Relations (1 Co-Lead)
Committees seeking Co-Leads:
Vendor Relations Committee (1 Co-Lead)
Questions? Reach out to current Vice-Chair of Membership/Chair-Elect, Topher Sutton topher.sutton@rutgers.edu
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