The University of Chicago
Program Manager of Student Engagement
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Program Manager of Student Engagement
Apply remote type Onsite locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR31222
Department FFIE Chicago Forum Programming & Operations About the Department The University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression builds on UChicagos historic commitment and practices to provide a focal point for understanding and applying free expression, in academia and in the broader culture, in the United States and abroad. The Chicago Forum's mission is to promote the understanding, practice, and advancement of free and open discourse, in collaboration with faculty and the broader university community. Job Summary The Program Manager of Student Engagement at the Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression will coordinate and expand the Chicago Forum's student engagement initiatives, working closely with students, faculty, and staff to foster participation in events and programs that embody the Forum's mission of free inquiry and expression. This emerging leadership role focuses on operational support, relationship-building, and enhancing learning outcomes through student-led activities, while collaborating with internal teams to create impactful and inclusive programming.
Responsibilities Coordinate activities and initiatives for the Student Board and Committees across divisions and schools, ensuring alignment with the Chicago Forum's mission and goals.
Provide logistical and operational support for student-led events and activities, ensuring resources, guidance, and coordination with relevant stakeholders to maximize participation and impact.
Work closely with the Director of Curriculum to incorporate student engagement strategies into Chicago Forum programs, supporting innovative approaches to enhance learning outcomes.
Exercise autonomy and judgment in crafting student-led events, ensuring resources, guidance, and logistical support are available to maximize impact and participation.
Collaborate with the Events Specialist and team to execute high-quality events that promote free inquiry and expression, ensuring alignment with student interests and needs.
Develop and implement approaches to enhance student participation in Forum initiatives, with emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility.
Track participation and assess the effectiveness of engagement efforts by gathering feedback and analyzing data to inform continuous improvements.
Establish strong working relationships with student leaders, faculty, and staff to encourage collaboration and foster a participatory community.
Monitor and manage budgets related to student engagement activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to financial guidelines.
Represent the Forum in university events, meetings, and external conferences to promote and showcase student engagement efforts.
Coordinates with the students and staff to develop activities, programs, and initiatives related to student life, and/or community involvement. Develops and implements straightforward programming.
Markets student activities programming throughout the year. Develops and implements protocols for evaluating the effectiveness of programs.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Experience: 3+ years of experience in student engagement or student affairs within higher education.
Proven experience in coordinating and facilitating university-level events, including providing logistical support, securing resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational missions and student interests.
Adept at working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and teams within a university or academic environment to develop initiatives, build relationships, and foster inclusive and participatory communities.
Preferred Competencies Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse student populations and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and timelines.
Analytical skills to evaluate program outcomes and implement data-driven improvements.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and foster a sense of community and partnership.
Commitment to promoting and supporting free inquiry and expression principles.
Budget management skills with a focus on resource optimization and financial accountability.
Working Conditions Onsite.
Application Documents Resume (required)
References (3) (required)
Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family Student Affairs & Services Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled
Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $63,000.00 - $75,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook .
Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu .Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Similar Jobs (3)
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Apply remote type Onsite locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id JR31222
Department FFIE Chicago Forum Programming & Operations About the Department The University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression builds on UChicagos historic commitment and practices to provide a focal point for understanding and applying free expression, in academia and in the broader culture, in the United States and abroad. The Chicago Forum's mission is to promote the understanding, practice, and advancement of free and open discourse, in collaboration with faculty and the broader university community. Job Summary The Program Manager of Student Engagement at the Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression will coordinate and expand the Chicago Forum's student engagement initiatives, working closely with students, faculty, and staff to foster participation in events and programs that embody the Forum's mission of free inquiry and expression. This emerging leadership role focuses on operational support, relationship-building, and enhancing learning outcomes through student-led activities, while collaborating with internal teams to create impactful and inclusive programming.
Responsibilities Coordinate activities and initiatives for the Student Board and Committees across divisions and schools, ensuring alignment with the Chicago Forum's mission and goals.
Provide logistical and operational support for student-led events and activities, ensuring resources, guidance, and coordination with relevant stakeholders to maximize participation and impact.
Work closely with the Director of Curriculum to incorporate student engagement strategies into Chicago Forum programs, supporting innovative approaches to enhance learning outcomes.
Exercise autonomy and judgment in crafting student-led events, ensuring resources, guidance, and logistical support are available to maximize impact and participation.
Collaborate with the Events Specialist and team to execute high-quality events that promote free inquiry and expression, ensuring alignment with student interests and needs.
Develop and implement approaches to enhance student participation in Forum initiatives, with emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility.
Track participation and assess the effectiveness of engagement efforts by gathering feedback and analyzing data to inform continuous improvements.
Establish strong working relationships with student leaders, faculty, and staff to encourage collaboration and foster a participatory community.
Monitor and manage budgets related to student engagement activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to financial guidelines.
Represent the Forum in university events, meetings, and external conferences to promote and showcase student engagement efforts.
Coordinates with the students and staff to develop activities, programs, and initiatives related to student life, and/or community involvement. Develops and implements straightforward programming.
Markets student activities programming throughout the year. Develops and implements protocols for evaluating the effectiveness of programs.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Experience: 3+ years of experience in student engagement or student affairs within higher education.
Proven experience in coordinating and facilitating university-level events, including providing logistical support, securing resources, and ensuring alignment with organizational missions and student interests.
Adept at working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and teams within a university or academic environment to develop initiatives, build relationships, and foster inclusive and participatory communities.
Preferred Competencies Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse student populations and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and timelines.
Analytical skills to evaluate program outcomes and implement data-driven improvements.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and foster a sense of community and partnership.
Commitment to promoting and supporting free inquiry and expression principles.
Budget management skills with a focus on resource optimization and financial accountability.
Working Conditions Onsite.
Application Documents Resume (required)
References (3) (required)
Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family Student Affairs & Services Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled
Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $63,000.00 - $75,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook .
Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu .Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. Similar Jobs (3)
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The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. #J-18808-Ljbffr