Senior Assistant Director, Student Affairs

Department
 

PSD Data Analytics

About the Department
 

The Master of Science in Analytics (MScA) program is a graduate program within the Physical Sciences Division (PSD) and Data Science Institute at The University of Chicago. Based in the NBC Tower in downtown Chicago, the purpose of the MScA program is to train the next generation of data science experts for industries including but not limited to finance, healthcare, automotive, digital marketing, retail, and more. MScA supports a diverse student body of international, domestic, part-time, full-time, in-person, and online learners with backgrounds in technical fields who want to advance their careers through a rigorous curriculum and an unparalleled network. MScA strives to be innovative in its methods and respond both to changes in technology and to new demands in the marketplace. Learn more about our program at https://professional.uchicago.edu/find-your-fit/masters/master-science-analytics.

Job Summary
 

The Senior Assistant Director of Student Affairs leads and manages the MScA Student Services and Advising team in support of broader program- and division-level priorities and objectives. In collaboration with the Director Student Affairs and other PSD and university stakeholders, the Senior Assistant Director supports the MScA student affairs strategy to identify and implement best practices for supporting a diverse student population of part- and full-time learners in both the Online and In-Person MScA programs. The Senior Assistant Director manages a team of professional graduate student advisors who are responsible for monitoring the academic progress of students. The Senior Assistant Director is further responsible for building out the student affairs strategy for the Online MScA program, specifically, in collaboration with other MScA staff. The Senior Assistant Director will have the capacity to relate student affairs theory to practice in support of MScA student development to design and implement creative approaches to support a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission/vision for MScA student services and advising in collaboration with the MScA Director of Student Affairs.
• Builds and sustains relationships with key student and academic affairs stakeholders across the university such as the PSD, DSI, Student Wellness, Student Disability Services, Registrar’s Office, Multicultural Student Affairs, Financial Aid, UChicago Grad, Bursar’s Office, and more.
• Collaborates with the MScA Director of Student Affairs to design and implement advising programs and platforms with inclusive learning practices in mind.
• Works in conjunction with the MScA Director of Student Affairs and other core MScA teams to enhance student services and advising for all learners (e.g., Instructional Services, Career Services/External Partnerships, Enrollment Management).
• Participates in process improvement projects for programs that relate to critical student-life improvement, including emergency management, accommodations for students with disabilities, and/or the administration of health care services and programs for students.
• Recommends process improvements for programs that relate to critical student-life improvement, including emergency management, accommodations for students with disabilities, and/or the administration of health care services and programs for students.
• Collaborates with academic divisions in educating students on safety issues. Interprets student disciplinary issues and prepares an annual university summary of disciplinary actions. Counsels students, parents, and staff in response to concerns, and handles complex situations including student crises.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

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

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:         

• Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:       

• Experience working with international students.
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Experience working with online academic programs.
• Experience working with STEM academic programs.
• Experience working with faculty and instructors.
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education settings.
• Experience with supporting student organizations and/or affinity groups.
• Experience collaborating with alumni relations/development offices.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally (e.g., with career services, instructional services).

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to interact successfully with diverse constituencies including the ability to resolve problems with a high degree of discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
• The ability to shift responsibilities as needed based on departmental needs.
• Strong project management skills.
• Maintain optimistic outlook, display confidence, and creatively marshal resources to achieve results amidst difficult circumstances. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate to a diverse audience including students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and constant attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for a partially remote work schedule.
• This position requires occasional work on evenings and weekends.

A pplication Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References (preferred)

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
 

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

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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