Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Academic Services has a primary focus of academic advising and administrative support for Booth students. The Assistant Director works directly with students, faculty and staff in Hyde Park and at the downtown Chicago campus. This individual is responsible for ensuring a successful program experience for all students. The Assistant Director has responsibilities at the Hyde Park and downtown Chicago campuses. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored…
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
FLSA Status
Exempt
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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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.
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