Student Affairs Administrator at University of Chicago

Compensation

$65,000 – $76,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Type: Full-time

Description

The Student Affairs Administrator (SAA) will manage various student services and activities for the Committee on Data Science (CDS), supporting both Master's (MSDS) and PhD students, as well as faculty members. Responsibilities include managing course schedules, academic record maintenance, developing constituent relationships, handling student financial transactions, assisting with admissions, providing administrative support for graduate programming, and ensuring compliance with academic and administrative policies.

Required Skills

Microsoft Office Suite
Communication skills
Organizational skills

Additional Information

Minimum Education: College or university degree in a related field.
Required Previous Experiences: 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree.
Strong and broad computer skills (word processing, database, spreadsheet, email, and web), including a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and cultivate positive working relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow guidelines, policies and protocols.
Excellent interpersonal skills including outstanding judgment, discretion, a strong ethical approach to decision-making and a demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts fairly and diplomatically, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently, take direction, and achieve consensus.
Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
Familiarity with the University environment.