Department
Booth Rustandy Center: Engagement Programs
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.
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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.
Job Summary
The Rustandy Center’s mission is to advance research, promote innovation, and develop the people and practices to accelerate solving the social problems confronting our world. This position focuses on supporting the Rustandy Center’s program goals to 1) equip Booth students and alumni to increase their social impact by applying their business and management skills, knowledge, and experience; and 2) be the leading university-based launch pad and knowledge center for the next generation of social entrepreneurs and the people who fund them.
The Associate Director of Programs and Data Strategy manages the design, planning, and administration for multiple Rustandy Center programs and oversees the development and overall quality of event and program data processes. Responsibilities include strategic planning, program development, event execution, research, and stakeholder engagement for both established and new programs. It is based on the Hyde Park campus with occasional events and meetings downtown and throughout the Chicagoland area.
Responsibilities
- Leads designing, planning and execution of multiple student- and alumni-facing social sector engagement programs. Specific programs within the Associate Director’s portfolio may shift depending on team needs and student and alumni interests. Responsibilities include:
- Designs and develops events, experiential programming, and content to engage students and alumni in the social sector.
- Designs and develops innovative new programming, especially in the area of Civic Engagement.
- Evaluates and researches student and alumni needs, prospective partners’ interests, and trends at the intersection of business and the social sector.
- In partnership with the Assistant Director for Events, manages all aspects of event execution.
- Works with the marketing team to promote events, programs and other social sector engagement opportunities.
- Oversees the program team’s usage of the Airtable platform.
- Seeks input and feedback from program team colleagues and Center leadership.
- Works with other Booth colleagues and University colleagues to share and develop best practices.
- Leads programming developed with executives in residence.
- Initiates and develops relationships with community organizations and businesses.
- Develops and facilitates relevant workshops and programming for students, alumni, and staff.
- Acts as a primary liaison and resource for social impact associated students and select student groups.
- Provides administrative support to other Rustandy Center programs and activities.
- Gathers actionable information regarding program outreach, quality, and attendance.
- Completes special projects to support Center leadership as needed.
- Markets student activities programming throughout the year.
- 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 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- At least four years of experience managing programs, events and/or organizations.
- Experience designing, leading, and delivering social impact programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in establishing, managing, and continually refining data-related processes.
- Background working with diverse campus constituencies, local communities, and external stakeholders.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated MS Office expertise, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong organizational skills, prioritization skills, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Multitask, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated initiative, and work both independently and within a team.
- Creative and resourceful with strong problem-solving skills.
- Genuine interest in event planning and relationship-building.
- Familiarity and interest in the University of Chicago.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Rustandy Center and its goals.
- Demonstrated passion for and experience in the social sector.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Travel between Hyde Park campus and downtown Gleacher Center.
- Occasionally work late or start early for Rustandy Center events.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page.
Job Family
Student Affairs & Services
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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