The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Associate Director Business and Society Programs
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Associate Director Business and Society Programs
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is hiring an Associate Director for Business & Society Programs focused on social entrepreneurship, ESG/impact investing, climate innovation, and business & democracy.
Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year.
Summary The Associate Director leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-impact MBA student-facing co-curricular programs, integrating social entrepreneurship, ESG/impact investing, climate innovation, and business & democracy. The role manages day-to-day program operations and pursues innovation to meet student interest in emerging fields, supporting cross-campus collaborations and advancing the Rustandy Center’s strategic priorities in a hybrid position based in Hyde Park with regular travel to the Gleacher Center and occasional off-campus events.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and grow the suite of MBA student-facing ESG and impact investing co-curricular programs, including the Steven Tarrson Impact Investment Fund, the Turner MIINT impact investing competition, and more.
Manage the development and delivery of sustainability and climate-related programming, leveraging the University’s Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and ensuring a suite of relevant programs for students.
Ensure relevant linkage between social entrepreneurship and impact investing programs to support growth of the Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program.
Support the development and execution of alumni programming within ESG, impact investing, and climate domains, including event coordination and alumni network engagement.
Provide operational and logistical support for public programming initiatives, including the Center’s thought leadership series and external-facing events.
Support the Center’s “Business and Democracy” initiative, contributing to events, partnerships, and co-curricular integration of democracy-focused themes in social impact.
Provide support for faculty commercialization initiatives, translating faculty research into market applications within ESG and impact investing domains.
Contribute to strategic planning and development of new programming initiatives within areas of expertise, supporting ongoing vertical expansion in accordance with Rustandy Center goals.
Serve as liaison to Booth student groups (Impact Investing Club, EVC, IMC, etc.).
Manage relationships with Executives-in-Residence and other subject experts to support programming and student mentorship.
Help develop and track metrics to assess the success of B&S initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship Reports to the Director, Business & Society Programs.
Measures of Success
Effective delivery and continual innovation around ESG, Impact Investing, climate, and business & democracy-related programs.
Increased engagement from students, faculty, and external partners.
Measurable growth in program participation, reputation, and cross-campus collaborations.
Positive feedback from stakeholders and alignment with Rustandy Center strategic priorities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
Minimum of five years’ experience in program or project management, and/or business administration required.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail required.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and MS Office required.
Creative and resourceful with strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to seek out, coordinate, and disseminate information to key stakeholders required.
Enjoys administrative work and event planning required.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and successfully manage concurrent projects and deadlines required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Flexibility to travel locally and staff morning/evening events multiple times per month required.
Demonstrated experience and interest in impact investing (venture capital, private equity, ESG) and/or climate and sustainability strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Chicago is an Affirmitive Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year.
Summary The Associate Director leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-impact MBA student-facing co-curricular programs, integrating social entrepreneurship, ESG/impact investing, climate innovation, and business & democracy. The role manages day-to-day program operations and pursues innovation to meet student interest in emerging fields, supporting cross-campus collaborations and advancing the Rustandy Center’s strategic priorities in a hybrid position based in Hyde Park with regular travel to the Gleacher Center and occasional off-campus events.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and grow the suite of MBA student-facing ESG and impact investing co-curricular programs, including the Steven Tarrson Impact Investment Fund, the Turner MIINT impact investing competition, and more.
Manage the development and delivery of sustainability and climate-related programming, leveraging the University’s Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and ensuring a suite of relevant programs for students.
Ensure relevant linkage between social entrepreneurship and impact investing programs to support growth of the Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program.
Support the development and execution of alumni programming within ESG, impact investing, and climate domains, including event coordination and alumni network engagement.
Provide operational and logistical support for public programming initiatives, including the Center’s thought leadership series and external-facing events.
Support the Center’s “Business and Democracy” initiative, contributing to events, partnerships, and co-curricular integration of democracy-focused themes in social impact.
Provide support for faculty commercialization initiatives, translating faculty research into market applications within ESG and impact investing domains.
Contribute to strategic planning and development of new programming initiatives within areas of expertise, supporting ongoing vertical expansion in accordance with Rustandy Center goals.
Serve as liaison to Booth student groups (Impact Investing Club, EVC, IMC, etc.).
Manage relationships with Executives-in-Residence and other subject experts to support programming and student mentorship.
Help develop and track metrics to assess the success of B&S initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship Reports to the Director, Business & Society Programs.
Measures of Success
Effective delivery and continual innovation around ESG, Impact Investing, climate, and business & democracy-related programs.
Increased engagement from students, faculty, and external partners.
Measurable growth in program participation, reputation, and cross-campus collaborations.
Positive feedback from stakeholders and alignment with Rustandy Center strategic priorities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
Minimum of five years’ experience in program or project management, and/or business administration required.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail required.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and MS Office required.
Creative and resourceful with strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to seek out, coordinate, and disseminate information to key stakeholders required.
Enjoys administrative work and event planning required.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and successfully manage concurrent projects and deadlines required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Flexibility to travel locally and staff morning/evening events multiple times per month required.
Demonstrated experience and interest in impact investing (venture capital, private equity, ESG) and/or climate and sustainability strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Chicago is an Affirmitive Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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