24d ago
$65,000.00 - $72,000.00/yr

Associate Director, Student Life

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Booth Full-Time MBA: Student Life 3
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
The Associate Director, Student Life is responsible for student programming associated with the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA student community and is responsible for oversight and administration of key programs. This position will serve at the primary advisor of an assigned number of student groups in the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA programs. The Associate Director is expected to develop positive and active working relationships with internal and external constituents, including, but not limited to other Chicago Booth students, departments, and outside vendors.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

Responsibilities

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  • →Advises and coordinates sessions for Chicago Business Fellows program, CBF advisory board, and attends quarterly events.
  • →Leads and assists with the design and implementation of student trips and travel.
  • →Advises, supports, and recommends concepts for programming to the leaders of career-focused, special interest, and social student groups.
  • →Assists with planning and implementation of a variety of student events and programs, including but not limited to the quarterly graduation programming, family programming, and student leader experience.
  • →Manages and oversees annual student awards.
  • →Plays a lead role in key internal operational activities, including but not limited to, budgetary planning for programs and student groups.
  • →Works with full-time operations team to plan, support, and assist with Campus Groups management system.
  • →Supports team with quarterly programming, events, and student orientations.
  • →Completes special projects and undertakes additional duties for Student Life as needed.
  • →Guides students and staff to develop and implement activities, programs, and initiatives related to student life, and/or community involvement.
  • →Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to recommend concepts for programming to leaders of various organizations and programs.
  • →Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

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Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • Working with students, planning extracurricular activities, or working in an educational environment.
  • Managing projects or programs.
  • Bookkeeping or budget management experience.

 

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice to Have

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  • Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
  • Excellent leadership and project management skills.
  • Proven ability and commitment to working in a team environment.
  • Consistently meet deadlines, solve problems, exercise good judgment, and work under pressure during seasonal high volume.
  • Proven ability to multi-task and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach to the job.

  • Work extended hours, as needed.
  • Work a minimum of three days per week in the office with the following schedules: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, as the regular schedule with additional Saturday staffing for student life and student group events.
  • Various other weekends and nights as needed, on average 3 nights/quarter and 5 Saturdays/quarter.

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (required)
Student Affairs & Services
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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$65,000.00 - $72,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

What We Offer

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Yes

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.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Chicago, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$65,000–$72,000 a year
In line with the $68,250 median for Other jobs on Jobera (139,551 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
24 days ago
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October 17, 2026
Last seen
November 7, 2026

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Associate Director, Student Life$65,000.00 - $72,000.00