Academic & Research Services Specialist

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academic and Research Specialist at University of Chicago Booth School of Business works with a diverse group of 5‑7 faculty to support teaching and research. You will anticipate faculty needs, manage course materials, datasets, and reporting, while coordinating with research assistants and visitors.

The role demands strong analytical and administrative skills, initiative, and the ability to handle budgets, grants, and compliance.

Qualifications

• College or university degree required in a related field.
• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Furthers the faculty mission by preparing course materials and managing Canvas sites.
• Analyzes drafts of problem sets and exams for clarity and accuracy.
• Oversees teaching assistants per faculty requirements.
• Responds to students and maintains FERPA-compliant grade entry.
• Supports primary research by pulling data, cleaning data, and manuscript prep.
• Manages budgets, vendor contracts, and events such as seminars and conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

LaTeX

Stata

Job description

The Academic and Research Specialist at University of Chicago Booth School of Business works with a diverse group of 5‑7 faculty to support teaching and research. You will anticipate faculty needs, manage course materials, datasets, and reporting, while coordinating with research assistants and visitors.

The role demands strong analytical and administrative skills, initiative, and the ability to handle budgets, grants, and compliance.