Academic Advising & Services Assistant Director

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Services to provide academic advising and administrative support for Booth students at Hyde Park and the downtown campus.

This role collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to ensure a successful program experience, manages academic requirements, and supports online advising tools. The position requires a commitment to confidentiality and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of related work experience.
• Master's degree preferred in an academically related field.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on curriculum, course selection, and schedule planning.
• Communicates policies and requirements to ensure degree progression.
• Guides students through personal, professional, and academic challenges affecting progress.
• Manages a portfolio of academic support responsibilities and processes.
• Develops content for advising via videos, websites, and email.
• Supports online advising tools including Slate and program workflows.
• Delivers presentations to current and prospective students.
• Collaborates with faculty to develop advising content and course recommendations.
• Acts as liaison between students, faculty, and Booth programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in related field

Tools

Slate

Program of Study Tool

Job description

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Services to provide academic advising and administrative support for Booth students at Hyde Park and the downtown campus.

This role collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to ensure a successful program experience, manages academic requirements, and supports online advising tools. The position requires a commitment to confidentiality and excellent communication.