Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Programs

Sr. Assistant Director of Academic Programs for Chicago, IL location. Leads strategic initiatives at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering to improve academic program delivery, including the development of new initiatives, structures, policy frameworks, and long- term planning tools to support academic excellence and institutional growth. Provides data analysis, updates, and regular reports on admission, enrollment, student academic progress, outcomes, ROI and career trajectory of alumni. Serves as a project lead on assigned cross-functional efforts involving course innovation, academic technology integration, hybrid/online program implementation, and assessment planning. Leads planning and implementation of key events and meetings, such as recruitment events, open houses, new student orientation, and admitted student weekends. Leads the design and execution of yield and retention strategies for graduate students, including admitted student engagement plans, communications strategy, and event programming. Primary program administrator for the graduate and undergraduate programs, focused on developing positive and active working relationships with internal and external constituents at varying levels of leadership. Mentors junior staff within the Academic Programs unit, supporting onboarding, professional development, performance management. Coordinates basic academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students.

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or other related field plus 2 years of experience with academic programs required. Required Skills: 2 years with: higher education student affairs administration; Experience must include: international graduate admissions and recruitment; academic advising; international student services; managing and analyzing large data sets; academic information systems; identifying administrative needs and proposing solutions; developing metrics to assess ROI; liaising with campus stakeholders and partners; team supervision. Background check including review of criminal convictions required. Some telecommuting permitted. $75,000/yr- $83,000/yr + Benefits: https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/

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