Director, Student Life Operations and Events
The University Of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
**Department**Booth MBA: Student Life 1**About the Department**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/.**Job Summary**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.**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.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications****Education:*** Bachelor’s degree.* Master’s degree.**Experience:*** Professional work experience in operations and or event management.**Technical Skills or Knowledge:*** Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).* Demonstrated database management experience.**Preferred Competencies*** 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.**Working Conditions*** This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.* Work evenings and weekends as needed.**Application Documents*** Resume/CV (required)* Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**Job Family**Student Affairs & Services**Role Impact**People Manager**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**37.5**Drug Test Required**No**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Salary
**FLSA Status**Exempt
**Pay Range**$82,000.00 - $95,000.00The 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.**Benefits Eligible**YesThe 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**Posting Statement**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 Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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/.**Job Summary**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.**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.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications****Education:*** Bachelor’s degree.* Master’s degree.**Experience:*** Professional work experience in operations and or event management.**Technical Skills or Knowledge:*** Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).* Demonstrated database management experience.**Preferred Competencies*** 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.**Working Conditions*** This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.* Work evenings and weekends as needed.**Application Documents*** Resume/CV (required)* Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**Job Family**Student Affairs & Services**Role Impact**People Manager**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**37.5**Drug Test Required**No**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Salary
**FLSA Status**Exempt
**Pay Range**$82,000.00 - $95,000.00The 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.**Benefits Eligible**YesThe 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**Posting Statement**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 Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr