Program Administrator at University of Chicago

Compensation

$61,184 – $79,179/yr

Type: Full-time

Description

The Program Administrator at the University of Chicago's Department of History supports the management of academic, research, clinical, or administrative programs. This role involves overseeing curriculum implementation, scheduling courses, managing communications, supporting teaching activities, handling financial aspects like budgets and expense tracking, and coordinating various logistical efforts such as event planning and vendor coordination.

Required Skills

curriculum development
event logistics
budget management

Additional Information

Minimum Education: college or university degree in related field.
Required Previous Experiences: 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum two years, with five years preferred of administrative experience in academic affairs or student affairs.
Experience coordinating academic programs.
Experience with standard productivity software (MS Word, Excel, Adobe), presentation software, and internet database/workflow tools required, experience with registrar and student database systems.
Experience with social media platforms and website administration.
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing demands and pace of work.
Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively on teams and independently.
Ability to translate strategic goals into practice.