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:
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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.
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