Assistant Director, Academic Services

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

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. 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
• 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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