Executive Director of Summer Session and Associate Dean of the College

The University of Chicago, one of the world’s leading centers for intellectual inquiry, research, and education, seeks an experienced, inventive and ambitious program builder to serve as the Executive Director of Summer Session and Associate Dean of the College (EDAD).

 

The EDAD will have a broad mandate to innovate, build and strategically grow the summer session programs, including responsibilities for curricular development together with academic departments; publicity and marketing; hiring and training; oversight of the admissions process; and development of new co- and extracurricular programs.

 

As an academic administrator, the EDAD will have competencies in multiple areas of higher education management, including student affairs, budget oversight, teaching, and program development at a research university. To fill these roles, the EDAD will work closely with department chairs and administrators; directors of Housing, Dining and Residential Services; Campus and Student Life; College Administration; The Office of Civic Engagement; the Student Health Center; and many others.  Reporting to the Dean of the College, the EDAD will supervise a full-time staff of 8 and manage of budget of approximately $10 million. 

 

 

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

 

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 10+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree
• PhD in a discipline with an academic department at the University of Chicago.

 

Experience:

• Prior experience with progressive responsibility in academic administration, budgeting, and program development at the university level.
• Teaching experience in the liberal arts classroom.

To apply for this position please go to the University of Chicago Job Opportunities website at

https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Executive-Director-of-Summer-Session-and-Associate-Dean-of-the-College_JR13824 and upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

 

Effective October 15, 2021, the University of Chicago requires COVID vaccination for all students, faculty, and staff members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected 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.