Assistant Director, Academic Services

employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on the curriculum, course selection, and schedule planning;
  and helps manage career and professional trade-offs throughout their program of study.
• Communicates policies, and administrative and
  academic requirements, to ensure successful progression to degree completion.
• Advises students in 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.
• Works directly with faculty to
  develop advising content and course recommendations.
• Liaise between students, faculty, and other Chicago Booth programs, centers,
  and support units.
• Supports students with disability accommodation, including proctoring exams; and assists with student intake,
  short-term, and unique disability management.
• Completes special or seasonal projects and performs additional duties as
  assigned.
• Conducts regular meetings with students to discuss academic programs, choice of major, academic progress and career goals.
  Facilitates students' progress towards the degree.
• Advises students with minor academic difficulties and counseling while responding
  to queries from faculty, staff and parents.
• 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 in academically related field.

Experience:

• Responsible and progressive experience in higher education with a focus in academic
  advising.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Technical and data analysis skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong understanding of graduate degree programs and curricula.
• Proven outstanding
  interpersonal skills that encourage teamwork, engagement and trust with students, faculty and other Chicago Booth offices required; ability
  to 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.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong
  organization.
• Demonstrate good judgment and work effectively during seasonal high volume.
• Maintain and safeguard student
  confidentiality.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent
  interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and
  corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone.
• Professional demeanor, including
  tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently
  expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• 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)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some
recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

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

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay
Range

$58,000.00 - $65,000.00

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 the Benefits 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.

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