The Placement Exchange Job Board

Job Description:

• Oversees the logistics of planning, producing, and executing large/complex University events.

• Collaborates with UChicagoGRAD team members on promoting events, securing vendors, hiring student staff, and tracking attendance.

• Creates and monitors event budgets and obtains estimates from vendors for related events. Works collaboratively with the UChicagoGRAD Operations team to initiate orders and reconcile payments in a timely manner.

• Oversees daily operations for the Graduate Student Lounge, a dedicated space open to all graduate students for individual study, co-curricular collaboration, and socializing with peers.

• Maintains an orderly and safe environment; coordinates with Facilities Services and the University Bookstore when needed; maintains and inventory of supplies; manages room reservation system.

• Manages access to the Lounge via CBORD UChicago ID system; tracks usage and reports regularly through summaries and reports.

• Supervises student employees including hiring and training; establishing and managing schedules; assigning duties; and ensuring execution of work.

• Serves as a resource to graduate students on Graduate Council and advisory boards whose leadership consults with UChicagoGRAD.

• Ensures a welcoming and inclusive environment and provides exemplary customer service for visitors to the Grad Student Lounge and the UChicagoGRAD office, and participants in sponsored programs.

• Markets student activities programming throughout the year. Develops and implements protocols for evaluating the effectiveness of programs.

• Advises, supports, and recommends concepts for programming to leaders of various organizations and programs.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâ™s degree (advanced Student Affairs degree strongly preferred).

Experience:

• Relevant work experience.

• Familiarity with the culture of a research university.

• Familiarity with graduate education.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Familiarity with standard tools and software, such as MS Office suite, Google suite, etc.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to interact and build strategic professional relationships with a variety of campus and community constituents including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and university stakeholders.

• Positive, service-oriented attitude and courteous demeanor.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sound judgment and the ability to anticipate and address potential problems before they occur.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and with attention to detail; set priorities; and meet deadlines and budget.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (preferred)

• Reference contact information (required)

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