Curriculum & Teaching Operations Lead

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Program Administrator for the Department of History. This role involves managing communications, curriculum, events, and teaching support. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of administrative experience.

The Program Administrator will coordinate course offerings, manage schedules, and oversee event logistics, ensuring successful execution of departmental initiatives. A strong proficiency in MS Office tools and excellent organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
• Minimum two years of administrative experience in academic or student affairs; five years preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of academic program coordination.

Responsibilities

• Aid the faculty Curriculum Committee in implementing policies.
• Coordinate the department’s curricular offerings.
• Manage quarterly and annual course schedules.

Skills

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum two years of administrative experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe

Presentation software

Internet database/workflow tools

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Program Administrator for the Department of History. This role involves managing communications, curriculum, events, and teaching support. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of administrative experience.

The Program Administrator will coordinate course offerings, manage schedules, and oversee event logistics, ensuring successful execution of departmental initiatives. A strong proficiency in MS Office tools and excellent organizational skills are essential.