Associate Dean of Students, Master’s Education

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

7d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Dean of Students oversees financial and student affairs for Master’s-level graduate programs in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. The Associate Dean of Students provides administrative leadership for Master’s programs in the Biological Sciences Division, collaborating across the UChicago enterprise to accomplish goals and advance strategic initiatives. To operate effectively in a matrixed environment, this role reports jointly to the BSD Administrative Dean of Students and the Associate Dean, Master’s Education, who collaborate to provide unified guidance and direction for the responsibilities below.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to successfully navigate both an entrepreneurial and process-oriented environment.
• Strong project management skills and competence.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including faculty, students, University administrators, and corporate partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently to execute work; multitask; anticipate and manage workload effectively during peak busy seasons.
• Represent the University in a positive and professional manner with stakeholders and in public settings; exhibit patience and flexibility in a fluid working environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a biological sciences or health-related field strongly preferred.
• Background in higher education or continuing education strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with University policies, procedures, practices, and resources strongly preferred.
• Program planning skills strongly preferred.
• Marketing and advertising experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to, and an understanding of, an academically rigorous research university environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Student Affairs: In collaboration with the BSD Dean of Students, develop, implement, and evaluate policies to enrich the student experience, drive strategic change, and ensure equity and transparency in student affairs.
• Partner with the BSD Dean of Students in supporting students through complex and challenging circumstances , providing timely resources and assistance as needed.
• Oversee, direct, and manage high quality student programming, including orientation, convocation, and social events that elevate the student experience create a culture of student success.
• Participate in the delivery of expert guidance on career and professional development programming that’s tailored to student needs and goals.
• Lead and engage in cross-functional collaboration with key partner campus offices throughout the enterprise, including but not limited to UChicagoGRAD, Office of the Registrar, Office of the Bursar, Graduate Financial Aid, etc., to cultivate strong partnerships and ensure that policies and procedures align with University guidance and to streamline the student experience.
• Financial Affairs: Where appropriate, help lead and execute the annual budget process for both administrative and programmatic budgets, with input from the Director of Financial Affairs as needed.
• Provides comprehensive oversight and guidance for all expenditures.
• Develop a scholarship model, and oversee/manage the accurate and timely awarding of scholarship awards, in consultation with the Dean of Students and Director of Financial Affairs to advance student success objectives.
• Admissions and Recruitment: Assist programs in building robust, efficient, and consistent admissions processes that align with Divisional and University policies.
• Oversee admissions and recruitment staff, and develop programs and innovative marketing strategies to increase enrollment.
• Represent programs at local/regional/national venues (e.g., conferences and fairs) to promote our programs and engage/recruit students.
• Program Development: Assist and serve as a key stakeholder in the development of new graduate programs with an emphasis on student affairs, policy, and student experience to ensure that proposed programs meet the strategic initiatives of the Division and the University.
• Work with and advise faculty leaders to share policies and ensure equitable and fair implementation of policies across programs.
• Deliver student feedback to program leadership, helping to suggest and inform changes and enhancements that would improve student satisfaction and reduce reputational risk.
• Management: Supervises FTEs; manages, motivates, and mentors professional staff, establishing performance goals and fostering ongoing growth and development.
• Facilitate performance reviews and other University and unit-based administrative processes required of managers.
• Manages the execution of the school's registration, enrollment, grading, and graduation procedures.
• Creates plans to coordinate student affairs activities between students and faculty.
• Manages a team of individuals that validate the academic status of students within the school to ensure proper tuition assessments and scholarship awards.
• Identifies and implements technological solutions to improve operating efficiencies and assure veracity of data gathering.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Benefits

• The 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 Benefits Guidebook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager