Assistant Director, Programs
The University of Chicago

Department

Booth Stigler Center: Stigler 3

About the Department

The Stigler Center at Chicago Booth challenges conventional thinking and investigates the obstacles to competitive markets - with a specific focus on regulatory capture, crony capitalism, the various forms of subversion of competition by special interest groups, and, more broadly, political economy in an ever-changing world. It is committed to advancing knowledge on these topics for students, scholars, journalists, policymakers, engaged citizens, and beyond. The Center investigates what works in capitalism - and what doesn't - by bringing together various viewpoints through research, conferences, speaker series, educational opportunities, the Journalists in Residence and Affiliate Fellows Programs, the ProMarket.org publication, and the Capitalisn't podcast, among others.
The 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 Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Programs is to research and develop programs and content for speaker series, seminars, conferences, and other events, across all Center initiatives, the ProMarket.org digital publication and Capitalisn't podcast. The Assistant Director will be a key member of a passionate and nimble team that is responsible for researching and helping develop and implement a variety of programs to raise the Center's visibility and consistently articulate the Stigler Center's mission.

The Assistant Director will research, support, produce, and help promote content and initiatives related to the Stigler Center's mission of understanding the interaction between politics and the economy - with a specific focus on regulatory capture, crony capitalism, the various forms of subversion of competition by special interest groups, and, more broadly, political economy and the future of capitalism in an ever-changing world. From high-level events to behind-the-scenes access to podcast recordings, the Assistant Director will help develop new and exciting content and initiatives and will enjoy the opportunity to interact with global thought leaders, scholars, experts, and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies timely/relevant topics, speakers, content, and contributors for Center programs, events, and initiatives (e.g. speaker series, seminars, conferences, minicourses, Capitalisn't podcast, ProMarket publication, etc.).
• Assists in developing the content for and promotion of Center programming and initiatives by collaborating closely with the Communications/Marketing team.
• Drafts announcements, e-mails, talking points, speeches, presentations, and other program communications.
• Liaise with speakers and other key constituents.
• Staffs and supports Center programs and events.
• Assists in identifying funding opportunities and research/develop/draft/edit/review funding proposals.
• Assists with the selection/activities for the Center's Journalists in Residence and Affiliate Fellows Programs.
• Assists with programming-related data collection, presentation of results, and other reporting as needed.
• Supports the Executive Director/other Center leadership/staff with special initiatives and projects.
• Helps coordinate with other team members and various departments.
• Helps manage students/interns as needed.
• Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
• Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business, political science, public policy, law, journalism, social sciences, or related fields.

Experience:

• Background in a non-profit/academic setting.
• Event planning/execution.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Salesforce.

Preferred Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail, written and verbal communication, copy-editing, research, problem-solving, decision-making, and time/project management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with global issues, focus on economics, business, policy or law; international work and/or study experience.
• Take academic knowledge and transform it into exciting, easily digestible, useful messages.
• Knowledge of Chicago Booth and/or the University of Chicago.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• Infrequently work some evenings and/or weekends.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Administration & Management

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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