Assistant Director, Engagement, Leadership and Society Initiative

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Posted: 25-Jul-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR26384

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Oversees the development of each Fellows capstone project, a Purpose Plan, which includes managing timelines, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders. Interfaces with LSI Fellows one-on-one to advise on their individualized experience, and connects them to relevant campus partners and resources in support of their unique interests and learning goals. 
• Plans and executes events for LSI, its Fellows and future program alumni, including symposiums, workshops, info sessions, and cultural outings. 
• Leads the enrollment process for Fellows in audited courses across the University, including securing faculty approvals for audits, guiding Fellows on their audit selections, and liaising with department administrators.
• Oversees development and production of resource guides and instructions, and maintains a Canvas site for LSI Fellows.
• Leads team use of Slate CRM, responsible for designing campaigns, queries, and forms to support the admissions process. Conducts quality control on all LSI records in Slate. 
• Serves as first point of contact for all Fellow inquiries, current and prospective. 
• Manages initiative email inbox and all correspondence.
• Supports the Director in the development and launch of LSI, including managing program planning and designing key aspects of the cohort experience and resources for Fellows. 
• Partners in program innovation and continuous improvement, incorporating feedback from initial cohorts to strengthen future program offerings.
• Supports the Director in designing and implementing new projects on an as-needed basis.
• Prepares marketing and recruitment material, and makes presentations to prospective candidates and stakeholders. 
• Develops and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree.

Experience:

• Program management experience.
• Background working with executives.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong commitment to DEIB.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

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