Director, Student Life Operations and Events

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

12h • $82,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Operations and Events will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Student Life team, including planning, implementation, and management of community-wide programming, budgets, and contracts. Coordinates Student Life events, including but not limited to, convocation, speakers, wellness, and joint degree events, and celebration. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree.
• Professional work experience in operations and or event management.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated database management experience.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
• Exercise good judgement, handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions during seasonal high volume.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Student Life Operations team, which is comprised of the Associate Director of Events, Sr. Assistant Director of Student Life, and Project Assistant III.
• Leads the coordination of Student Life events, including but not limited to, Convocation, Distinguished Speakers, wellness events, joint degree events, orientations, and Celebration.
• Plan and coordinate Spring Convocation Weekend, a celebratory weekend for graduates and their guests by organizing social events, receptions, mock classes, and faculty involvement.
• Monitors and updates Student Life websites and helps larger Student Life team to craft marketing messages and communications strategy.
• Partners with faculty to host student-focused events.
• Manages the Student Life handbooks for all MBA and Specialized Masters programs.
• Serves as Student Life liaison to contract process by facilitating contracts for FT, E/W, and Specialized Masters events under $10,000.
• Works closely with accounting and budgeting office to ensure contracts and events are facilitated successfully under University fiscal policies.
• Monitors and manages Student Life budgets and expenses.
• Develops surveys and event analytics to assess office and event success.
• Supervises and implements large operations initiatives for student on-boarding, including but not limited to, student nametags, student table tents, annual student handbook and student photo book.
• Oversees team staffing schedules and front desk operations.
• Supports the Senior Director of Student Life and Associate Dean/Dean of Students for MBA and Specialized Masters Programs in special projects as assigned.
• Provides staff management, resources, and training to organizations that create meaningful co-curricular and/or community service experiences for students.
• Manages the operations of a variety of key student life facilities.
• Manages scheduling for use of facilities that support student life.
• 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 .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees