Executive Program Director, Specialized Masters Programs

Company: The University Of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Executive Program Director, Specialized Masters Programs page is loadedExecutive Program Director, Specialized Masters ProgramsApply remote type Onsite locations Chicago, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR29345DepartmentBooth Deputy Dean MarcelloAbout the DepartmentThe 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:

• an unmatched faculty.
• degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
• a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
• strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.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 SummaryThe Executive Program Director, Specialized Masters Programs, oversees the student experience of Specialized Masters students at Booth from the time of admission through graduation. In addition, this leader provides support to recent graduates as they transition into the workforce and maintains positive relationships with alumni. The Executive Program Director works closely with the Deputy Dean for MBA and Specialized Masters Programs and the Associate Deans of Admissions, Academic and Faculty Services, Career Services, and Student Life, to set the direction and tone for Booth's Specialized Masters Programs and participate actively in the overall leadership of the Master in Management (MiM) and Asness and Liew Master in Finance (MiF) Programs. The Executive Program Director oversees the MiM and MiF student experience, serving as the day-to-day face of these programs for prospective and current students, as well as MiM and MiF alumni. In addition, the Executive Program Director serves as the lead career support professional for these students. The Executive Program Director manages a small, dedicated team who support the full student experience, from academic advising to student life and career success.Responsibilities

• Leads the Specialized Masters Programs. Develops strategic management plans for the programs and leads execution for the ongoing success of the MiM and MiF programs, in close collaboration with Deputy Dean and Associate Deans. Visible to students, faculty, and other program administrators as the primary contact for all matters related to MiM and MiF.
• Manages a small team of student experience staff members who provide essential student services to the Specialized Masters students, including academic advising, student life, and career support.
• Works closely and builds strong relationships with the Associate Deans, Chief Officers, and other Executive Directors at Chicago Booth to ensure close collaboration related to managing the student experience for Specialized Masters students.
• Works effectively in a matrixed organization to leverage the tools, systems, and expertise housed in other degree program offices, including the MBA programs, which are necessary for success of the Specialized Masters programs. This will include collaborating on databases, academic accommodations, graduation planning, etc.
• Coordinates professionalism and leadership-oriented extra-curricular programming for Specialized Masters students together with Executive Director of Leadership Development Office.
• Manages relationship with the student leaders in the Specialized Masters student governments and coordinates with relevant departments on student interests and concerns.
• Maintains close connections with the Faculty Directors of the Master in Management and Master in Finance programs. Supports faculty assessment of curriculum, providing data, convening meetings, and supporting the academic success of the students.
• Stays abreast of relevant worldwide business, alumni, and Chicago Booth trends and issues, and have a deep understanding of the student experience at Chicago Booth.
• Serves as a champion for the Specialized Masters programs to support admissions efforts, as requested by the Associate Dean for Admissions. This may include participating in information sessions or recruiting events, as well as coordinating post-admissions career engagement. Well-versed in the admissions process and timeline.
• Leads the team that maintains and builds ongoing relationships with employers focused on hiring MiM and MiF students, and provides career advising and direction to MiM and MiF students.
• Leverages alumni and existing Booth corporate relationships to forge employment connections in industries, functions, and geographies which align with MiM and MiF student interests. Leverages connections for colder outreach, and assist program team with this activity as well.
• Develops and implements career programming for students which will enable them to pursue appropriate job opportunities successfully. Programming includes career management and industry education.
• Works closely with MBA Career Services team to ensure consistency and collaboration related to career advising approach and employer outreach.
• Coordinates closely with MBA Career Services on career systems for MiM/MiF, including 12twenty, Canvas, career research databases, and marketing materials, including external and internal websites and the dissemination of timely career updates.
• Advises students on career-related matters, including employer engagement, self-assessment, resume and cover letter tactics, interview preparation, and job search strategy.
• Identifies best practices and cutting edge technologies to apply to job searches and builds into educational programs and coaching, such as AI tools, technical interview prep, etc.
• Maintains close ties with Specialized Masters Program alumni for ongoing program support and for recruiting advocacy within organizations where our Specialized Master alumni are employed. Understands how these graduates perform in the marketplace.
• Maintains and shares metrics on employer and student engagement and collects data on graduating student employment progress in alignment with CSEA standards.
• Liaise closely with key UChicago counterparts including the College's Career Advancement team, UChicagoGRAD, and Financial Math Masters program to share employer connections and programming support, and with the Office of International Affairs to provide accurate support related to international students seeking employment in the US.
• Oversees key operational activities essential to MiM/MiF programs, such as event coordination, student and employer communications, Canvas courses, and intranet content management.
• Manages managers and professional staff by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, assessing performance, and recommending individual merit and/or promotional increases.
• Manages a Dean of Students office. Provides leadership for a broad range of services and programs to enrich the overall student experience and to assist and support students across the University with their academic, career, and personal development.
• Performs other related work as needed.Minimum QualificationsEducation: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 QualificationsEducation:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • MBA degree.Experience:
    • A minimum ten years of work experience in organizations of similar size and scope.
    • A minimum three years of experience working with corporations and students within a university environment.
    • Business, law, or medical school background.
    • Managing and leading teams of at least three people.Technical Skills or Knowledge:
      • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Preferred Competencies
        • Exceptional written and verbal communication, problem-solving, decision-making, client service, and cross-department collaboration skills.
        • Exceptional project management and organizational skills. Meet multiple external and internal deadlines.
        • Proven ability to design and create programming.
        • Proven ability to create and track systems to report progress.
        • History of effective collaboration with colleagues.
        • Work effectively both with minimal supervision and as part of a work team.
        • Understand the priorities and goals of the school.
        • Proven ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential information.Working Conditions
          • This position is expected to work in the office.
          • Work in person at Booth's Harper Center and Gleacher Center downtown.
          • Work occasional evening and weekend hours.
          • Hold Zoom meetings with employers in the US and internationally.Application Documents
            • Resume/CV (required)
            • Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job FamilyStudent Affairs & ServicesRole ImpactPeople ManagerScheduled Weekly Hours37.5Drug Test RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPay Rate TypeSalaryFLSA StatusExemptPay Range$120,000.00 - $170,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.Benefits EligibleYesThe 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.Posting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.About UsThe University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.
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