Assistant Director of Training and Education

Department

BSD OME - Informatics Programs

About the Department

The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities: the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called UCM, we are one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde Park main campus provides a single environment for learning, world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding clinical care.

The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 13 clinical departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300 faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):

MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all.

VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care.

VALUES:
• Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.
• Embrace Curiosity: We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver transformative innovation.
• Embody Equity: We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science.
• Grow Together: We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone.
• Make a Difference: We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community.
• Take Ownership: We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions.

The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping to shape the future for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community.

The Office of Master’s Education (OME) serves as the central hub for graduate-level academic and professional training within the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). Established in 2019, OME supports a diverse and expanding portfolio of Master’s degrees, certificate programs, and other non-credit educational offerings. Our mission is to deliver high-impact, interdisciplinary programs that equip students with the skills and experiences needed to excel in health care, research, and biomedical innovation.

Job Summary

The job solves complex problems related to the development and implementation of executive and professional degree programming. The job uses best practices to accomplish work in other program/functions within the unit (student affairs, diversity affairs, conference center, etc.) with limited supervision.

The Assistant Director of Training & Education is a strategic, student-centered leader responsible for coordinating the Independent Project curriculum within the MS in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) and for playing a central role in the relaunch and operations of new programs (i.e., MS in Threat & Response Management and the Master of Biomedical Informatics). This position balances high-level program strategy with hands-on operational delivery: student advising, mentor management, faculty support, recruitment support, curriculum logistics, and cross-unit coordination with the Pritzker School of Medicine and other partners.

In addition, the Assistant Director will serve as a senior advisor to the UChicago Clinical Informatics Fellowship by supporting recruitment, application review, didactic rotation planning, and ongoing fellow support. The role requires close collaboration with students, faculty, clinical partners, and administrative teams to ensure smooth program delivery and strong learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

Program & Strategic Support (20%)

• Utilize and analyze program data to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and inform strategic planning.

• Contribute to OME-wide activities: recruitment events, orientations, co-curricular programming,