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Sara Bosworth
Deputy Director, Career Advancement at University of Chicago
Sara Bosworth is the Deputy Director of Career Advancement at the University of Chicago, a position she has held since June 2019. In her role, she focuses on enhancing career services for students, fostering connections with employers, and implementing innovative programs to support student career development. Under her leadership, the Career Advancement office has significantly expanded its initiatives, including increasing the number of paid internships available to students from 177 in 2007 to over 4,500 today.1
Bosworth has been instrumental in developing a unique career services delivery model that emphasizes early engagement with students and experiential learning opportunities. This model provides all first-year students access to dedicated career advisers and has led to the creation of specialized pre-professional programs in collaboration with various professional schools at the university.1 Her efforts have contributed to a remarkable statistic: 99% of the Class of 2023 secured post-graduation offers.1
Before her current role, Bosworth held various positions within the Career Advancement office at UChicago, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to student success and career readiness.3 She is actively involved in organizing career treks that connect students with potential employers across different industries and locations, further broadening their professional networks.2
Bosworth holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree and is based in the Greater Chicago Area.4 Her contributions to UChicago's Career Advancement have positioned her as a key figure in enhancing the university's reputation for preparing students for successful careers.