Director of Academic Systems & Training Excellence

The-University-of-Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Director of Academic Systems Management and Training to develop policy documentation, build an academic affairs website, and manage Interfolio templates and Workday processes. The role collaborates with faculty recruiting and onboarding to ensure proper tracking of academic cases and reporting for senior leadership.

The position emphasizes creating training programs, supervising staff, and driving continuous improvement across divisional and university

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years of work experience in academic affairs or HR.
• Master's degree strongly preferred and 3–5 years of university administration experience.
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday or Interfolio, including process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training materials and staff orientation for Academic Affairs personnel.
• Lead Interfolio, REDCap, and Workday related inquiries and establish standards.
• Pilot Interfolio template redesign and manage distribution.
• Create and run complex academic reports for senior leadership.
• Review and overhaul policy and procedure documents and website content.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree strongly preferred

Tools

Interfolio

REDCap

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe document management

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Director of Academic Systems Management and Training to develop policy documentation, build an academic affairs website, and manage Interfolio templates and Workday processes. The role collaborates with faculty recruiting and onboarding to ensure proper tracking of academic cases and reporting for senior leadership.

The position emphasizes creating training programs, supervising staff, and driving continuous improvement across divisional and university