University Of Chicago Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 5 days ago
Department
Booth MBA: Student Life
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:
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
This position leads implementation of a variety of student affairs activities, including orientation and onboarding programs for incoming students. Acts as the primary point of contact for student inquiries. Uses specialized breadth and depth of expertise in student affairs to develop future enrollment strategies using admissions and financial aid data.
Responsibilities
Proposes, advocates, designs, and directs wellness programs and events, such as speaker series, educational workshops, and awareness-raising and community-building events that focus on improving the well-being of MBA and Masters students.
Takes a leadership role in providing advice and counsel to the administration on health and wellness issues within the student community.
Oversees the Wellness Fellows Program, a student leadership program to support wellness programming, for the Full-Time MBA program, and creates opportunities for student involvement across programs.
Engages with student leadership (and students in general) in the Full-Time, Evening, and Weekend MBA programs to solicit feedback and ensure programming and communications are responsive to student needs.
Manages wellness marketing plan and materials for wellness programming and awareness campaigns.
Researches and stays attuned to corporate and higher education wellness trends to ensure we are aligned with best practices.
In concert with Booth's Dean of Students, liaise with the UChicago Student Wellness Office to collaborate on programming and keep up-to-date on University-wide health and wellness offerings.
Assesses and recommends the resources (funding, staff, space, etc.) that are needed to support health and wellness programming. Requests resources through the Chicago Booth budgetary allocation process.
Supports the Student Life team with special projects as assigned.
Leads and 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.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and proficiency in utilizing design services such as Canva.
Proficient using a variety of media and e-technology platforms for presentations and programs, including in-person and virtual (such as webinars via Zoom or other platforms etc.).
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated ability in program and event planning, implementation, and assessment.
Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, and 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.
Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
Work at both the Chicago Booth Harper Center in Hyde Park and the Chicago Booth Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago.
Staff and work extended hours for student events, occasionally on the evening and weekends.
This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
Application Documents
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
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