Associate Director, Academic Services

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 Associate Director of Academic Services’ primary focus is academic advising and services for Booth students. The Associate Director is the lead support for students in joint-degree programs at Chicago Booth. The Associate Director also provides support for students in Full-Time, Evening, and Weekend MBA programs at the downtown and Hyde Park campuses. This individual is responsible for developing and delivering analysis and support to ensure a successful program experience.

This position will have responsibilities at downtown Gleacher Center and the Harper Center in Hyde Park.

Responsibilities

• Advises students on course selection and planning to help inform and balance career and professional interests during their program of study.
• Oversees specialized academic support for joint-degree students as well as several other specialized areas.
• Educates and communicates with students about administrative and academic policies and requirements to ensure timely progression to degree.
• Develops and provides content support for academic advising in multiple formats used for onboarding new students and supporting current students.
• Develops and manages online advising tools including the Program of Study Tool, Slate, and Academic Services web pages.
• Provides support for students with approved disability accommodations including exam proctoring, advising, and intake interviews.
• Liaise between students and faculty as necessary.
• Completes special projects and performs additional duties for Academic Services as assigned.
• Manages on-boarding efforts related to coursework and academic planning delivered through various channels and on-line tools. Works mostly independently to facilitate graduation-related functions related to academic and degree requirements.
• Has a deep understanding related to the development of programming for non-academic matters, such as health and wellness and curricular programming. Designs and produces material for the handbook and other academically-related publications.
• 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 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in academically related field.

Experience:

• At least five years of experience managing responsibilities in higher education.
• Background in academic advising, including a strong understanding of the curriculum.

Preferred Competencies

• Outstanding interpersonal skills that encourage teamwork and trust with students and other Chicago Booth and University administrative offices.