Posted in Other 17 days ago.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Department
SSD: M. A. Programs Administration - Staff and Temporary Employees
About the Department
The MA program in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), the MA program in Computational Social Science (MACSS), and the Committee on International Relations (CIR) have 525 annual MA students, an academic staff of 35, and 4 Faculty Directors.
This hire would be of principal service to the MAPSS program, as the Student Affairs Administrator for approximately 280 annual students.
The MA program in the Social Sciences is a one-year MA program that provides students access to faculty and course offerings across the SSD. Students have one required course, Perspectives in Social Science Analysis, and they select eight graduate electives in fields like Anthropology, History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
Job Summary
The job administers programs in student affairs activities, including orientation and onboarding programs for incoming students. Acts as the primary point of contact for student inquiries. Uses a moderate/high level of understanding in student affairs to develop future enrollment strategies using admissions and financial aid data.
Reporting to the Executive Director of MA Programs, the Student Affairs Administrator will work closely with the academic and administrative staff of MAPSS to respond to prospective student queries; keep current students on track to complete their degree requirements from matriculation through convocation; maintain complete and accurate student records in Divisional and University databases; collaborate with the Dean of Students office to provide students with information to enhance their overall experience; advise students of degree and convocation requirements; and partner with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to manage human subject protocols for MA thesis research projects.
The Student Affairs Administrator will help to register MAPSS students for classes; reserve classroom and event spaces for the MAPSS staff; help to plan and participate in important program events; help organize and conduct annual student and staff surveys; and serve as the principal program liaison between the MAPSS program and the Dean of Students office. This hire will assist with regular updates to the MAPSS website and work closely with our MA administrative staff to address other program concerns as needed.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. ---
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. ---
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Preferred Competencies
Technical Knowledge and Skills
Application Documents
When applying, the document(s)
MUST be uploaded under the
Resume / Cover Letter section of the application.
Job Family
Student Affairs & Services
Career Track
Student Affairs & Inclusion
Job Level
P2
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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