University of Chicago

University of Chicago

Academic and Program Administrator

Chicago, IL · Contract

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About the role

  • Successful candidates will be mission-driven with a passion for higher education and supporting the delivery of high-quality curriculum and programming.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the development of collaborative programs across partner units and institutions.
  • Identifies, maintains, and facilitates relationships and communication with internal and external partners.
  • Supports engagement initiatives with campus partners on shared programming.
  • Executes and coordinates on- and off-campus events and activities in collaboration with the Faculty Director, Implementation Coordinator, and program team, students, and program partners.
  • and performs other duties as needed.
  • Supports the Implementation Coordinator and other The Point Magazine staff in organizing and executing the Public Thinking Summer Workshops, especially during their two weeks of operation in late July/early August.
  • Supports the teaching staff in Public Thinking in delivering innovative and transformative curricula.
  • Works with the Faculty Director and Implementation Coordinator to develop, administer, and analyze evaluations of curriculum, student programming, and outreach
  • and develops and manages processes and platforms for curricula and research dissemination.
  • Works with the Collegiate Division, Registrar, and other partners on course catalog listings, ensures accuracy, and facilitates and manages cross listings.

Requirements

  • include a college or university degree in related field.
  • Strong and broad computer skills (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, and web), including a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Skills

  • Project management experience.
  • Passion for higher education, free expression, and promoting discourse among students.
  • Interest in public debates related to culture, society, philosophy, literature, and higher education.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Write in the voice of another.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Handle public contacts with courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy.
  • Develop collegial relationships.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.
  • Work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines.
  • Strategize effectively.
  • Sound judgment and excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

  • $58,656.00 - $60,000.00 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.
  • 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.
  • Primarily responsible for workflow and content creation for all publicity and marketing materials, including but not limited to website, newsletters, social media, annual report templates, print materials, etc.

Benefits

  • 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 the Benefits Guidebook.
  • Benefits Eligible

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the
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