Assistant Director of the Evening Master's Program

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

39d•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Why policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking, fearlessly questioning the status quo. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact. With passion and precision, we figure out what's best for society-and get it done. This is Harris Public Policy: Social impact, down to a science.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Monday.com, Salesforce, Slate, Canvas, Gradescope, and AIS is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher focusing on communications, management, or higher education.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and the Google Suite.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to follow directions and communicate clearly.
Work independently and produce accurate, reliable work.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage a variety of student needs and inputs and make decisions that align with program goals.

Responsibilities

Manage one part-time graduate assistant (GA). Hold regular one-on-one meetings with GA, ensuring effective progress toward projects and timely completion of tasks.
Manage entire program budget (operating expenses) as well as monthly tuition and scholarship projections.
Perform quarterly scholarship audits.
Perform all administrative functions related to academic advising, registration, classroom planning, and maintenance of academic records including processing graduation for all EMP students.
Manage Leave of Absence and Resumption of Studies processes for all EMP students.
Manage and process course drops and program withdraws.
Manage the academic status of EMP students on academic probation.
Create official letters and other necessary documentation for students' scholarship providers and other sponsors as needed.
Manage EMP Orientation and Graduation (planning, marketing, execution, and evaluation).
Manage all aspects of student life programming (liaising with Harris departments, planning, marketing, execution, and evaluation of programs including quarterly Current Topics courses and surrounding events).
Act as academic advisor for 50-100 EMP students.
Manage EMP Tutoring Program including selecting, orienting, and liaising with tutors.
Manage quantitative preparatory modules, including securing platform, negotiating updates, and maintaining performance records.
Manage EMP TAs including orienting them and assisting with anonymous grading, cheating, and student relations.
Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
Analyzes program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations.
Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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