Assistant Director, Program And Events

University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Chicago, IL, USA
Base: $63,000.00 - $67,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Program and events execution
Budget and accounting oversight
Vendor selection and contract management
The Assistant Director serves as the primary contact for all operational matters related to the Roman Family Center for Decision Research functions and events

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director serves as the primary contact for all operational matters related to the Roman Family Center for Decision Research functions and events.
  • This role involves ownership of the entire process for events including academic workshops, speaker series, and orientation programs while managing associated budgets and expenses.
  • The position requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and university departments to ensure successful program delivery and financial compliance.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director serves as the primary contact for all operational matters related to the Roman Family Center for Decision Research functions and events.

Salary

Base: $63,000.00 - $67,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • program and events execution
  • budget and accounting oversight
  • vendor selection and contract management
  • calendar management
  • speaker logistics coordination

Nice-to-have

  • strong interpersonal skills
  • ability to work independently
  • diplomatic communication style
  • proactive problem solving
  • experience with MS Office suite

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Less than 2 years minimum experience required
  • Not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization
  • Proficiency with MS Office and database management

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization (no sponsorship)

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