Senior Director, Academic Programs (Hybrid, Chicago)

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering seeks a Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Programs in Chicago, IL.

You will lead strategic initiatives to enhance academic program delivery, provide data-driven insights on admissions and outcomes, and oversee cross-functional projects including course innovation and online program implementation. You will also organize recruitment events, orientation programs, and admitted student weekends, and develop yield/retention strategies

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with academic programs.
• Experience in international graduate admissions and recruitment.
• Experience in academic advising and international student services.
• Experience with managing and analyzing large data sets.
• Experience with academic information systems.
• Ability to develop metrics to assess ROI.
• Ability to liaise with campus stakeholders and partners.
• Team supervision experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic initiatives to improve academic program delivery.
• Provide data analysis and regular reports on admissions, enrollment, outcomes, ROI and alumni career trajectory.
• Lead cross-functional efforts involving course innovation, academic technology integration, and online/hybrid program implementation.
• Plan and execute key events and meetings (recruitment events, open houses, orientation, admitted student weekends).
• Lead yield and retention strategies for graduate students and manage engagement plans.
• Serve as primary program administrator for graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Mentor junior staff and support onboarding and development.
• Coordinate basic academic advising for undergraduate and graduate students.

Conocimientos

Higher Ed Admin

International admissions

Academic advising

Student services

Data analysis

Student information systems

ROI metrics

Stakeholder liaison

Team supervision

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering seeks a Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Programs in Chicago, IL.

You will lead strategic initiatives to enhance academic program delivery, provide data-driven insights on admissions and outcomes, and oversee cross-functional projects including course innovation and online program implementation. You will also organize recruitment events, orientation programs, and admitted student weekends, and develop yield/retention strategies