Student Affairs Administrator

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

8d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Affairs Administrator at the University of Chicago Law School is a point person in Dean of Students’ Office to engage and serve students, faculty, and graduates at the highest level possible. The position reports to the Law School’s Dean of Students.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education settings strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to identify priorities and manage conflicting priorities.
• Experience learning and working with multiple databases and changing software.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills with a resourceful, can-do approach.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Deep commitment to customer service, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Ability to exercise good judgment under pressure and to maintain a sense of perspective under stressful circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs visitors and students in the Student Services Suite.
• Coordinates room reservations, catering orders, and other logistics for office-sponsored programs and events, including Graduation and Student Affairs events.
• Staffs and supervises student events as requested by the Dean of Students.
• Purchases office and event supplies, coordinates office mail, and processes parking passes.
• Manages student resources, including student lockers.
• Processes and tracks departmental and student organization expenses, invoices, checks, and reimbursements across multiple accounts, maintains budget spreadsheet, and researches budget issues.
• Submits GEMS reports for the Dean of Students.
• Supports the Dean of Students Office in communication efforts to students.
• Maintains the websites for the Office of the Dean of Students and monitors Law Connect, the student organization online system.
• Manages the Dean of Students’ calendar by scheduling meetings and appointments with students, staff, and faculty.
• Completes special projects, initiatives, and other duties as directed by the Dean of Students.
• Monitors and manages the Dean of Students Office email inbox.
• Uses general understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
• Analyzes program budgets and uses a moderate/high level of authority to recommend 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level