The University Of Chicago
Assistant Director, Academic Services
The University Of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Director, Academic Services page is loaded Assistant Director, Academic Services Apply remote type Hybrid locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id JR30925
Department Booth Faculty Services: Academic Services About the Department The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni. -strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/. Job Summary The Assistant Director of Academic Services has a primary focus of academic advising and administrative support for Booth students. This role works directly with students, faculty and staff in Hyde Park and at the downtown Chicago campus. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring a successful program experience for all students.
This position has responsibilities at the Hyde Park and downtown Chicago campuses.
Responsibilities Advises students on curriculum, course selection, schedule planning, and helps manage career and professional trade-offs throughout their program of study. Communicates policies, administrative, and academic requirements, to ensure successful progression to degree completion. Advises students managing personal, professional, and academic challenges that impact academic performance and progress. Manages a portfolio of academic support responsibilities and their administrative processes. Develops and provides content support for academic advising through videos, websites, and email. Supports online advising tools, including the Program of Study Tool, the bidding system, Slate student success, and curriculum web pages. Delivers area-specific presentations to current and incoming students. Liaise between students, faculty, and other Chicago Booth programs, centers, and support units. Supports students with disability accommodations, including proctoring exams, and assist with student intake, short-term, and unique disability management. Completes special or seasonal projects. Conducts regular meetings with students to discuss academic programs, choice of major, academic progress and career goals. Facilitates students' progress towards the degree. Keeps records of student degree programs and notes on student conversations. 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 Education: Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in academically related field. Experience: Minimum two years of responsible, progressive experience in higher education with a focus in academic advising. Preferred Competencies Strong understanding of graduate degree programs and curricula. Proven outstanding interpersonal skills that encourages teamwork, engagement and trust with students, faculty and other Chicago Booth offices. Balance empathy with consistent application of policies/procedures. Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. Prioritize and work independently, with initiative to meet deadlines and solve problems. Demonstrate good judgment and work effectively during seasonal high volume. Maintain and safeguard student confidentiality. Excellent attention to detail, strong organization, technological and data analysis skills. Working Conditions This position is currently expected to work a hybrid schedule. Work on-site during evening and weekend hours, including Saturday rotations, and support for evening students as necessary. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required)
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 $59,000.00 - $64,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s 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 (1)
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Department Booth Faculty Services: Academic Services About the Department The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni. -strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/. Job Summary The Assistant Director of Academic Services has a primary focus of academic advising and administrative support for Booth students. This role works directly with students, faculty and staff in Hyde Park and at the downtown Chicago campus. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring a successful program experience for all students.
This position has responsibilities at the Hyde Park and downtown Chicago campuses.
Responsibilities Advises students on curriculum, course selection, schedule planning, and helps manage career and professional trade-offs throughout their program of study. Communicates policies, administrative, and academic requirements, to ensure successful progression to degree completion. Advises students managing personal, professional, and academic challenges that impact academic performance and progress. Manages a portfolio of academic support responsibilities and their administrative processes. Develops and provides content support for academic advising through videos, websites, and email. Supports online advising tools, including the Program of Study Tool, the bidding system, Slate student success, and curriculum web pages. Delivers area-specific presentations to current and incoming students. Liaise between students, faculty, and other Chicago Booth programs, centers, and support units. Supports students with disability accommodations, including proctoring exams, and assist with student intake, short-term, and unique disability management. Completes special or seasonal projects. Conducts regular meetings with students to discuss academic programs, choice of major, academic progress and career goals. Facilitates students' progress towards the degree. Keeps records of student degree programs and notes on student conversations. 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 Education: Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in academically related field. Experience: Minimum two years of responsible, progressive experience in higher education with a focus in academic advising. Preferred Competencies Strong understanding of graduate degree programs and curricula. Proven outstanding interpersonal skills that encourages teamwork, engagement and trust with students, faculty and other Chicago Booth offices. Balance empathy with consistent application of policies/procedures. Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. Prioritize and work independently, with initiative to meet deadlines and solve problems. Demonstrate good judgment and work effectively during seasonal high volume. Maintain and safeguard student confidentiality. Excellent attention to detail, strong organization, technological and data analysis skills. Working Conditions This position is currently expected to work a hybrid schedule. Work on-site during evening and weekend hours, including Saturday rotations, and support for evening students as necessary. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required)
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 $59,000.00 - $64,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s 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 (1)
Academic Adviser remote type Onsite locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago 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.
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