Program Director, PhD and MACRM

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The University of Chicago Full time
Job Summary

This position serves as the administrative lead for the Harris School of Public Policy's PhD program and its PhD preparatory program, the Master of Arts with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM). The successful candidate will be responsible for advising and supporting PhD and MACRM students, as well as collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure the smooth operation of these programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the academic advisor to all PhD and MACRM students, providing guidance on course selection, registration, and degree progress.
  • Manage communications to PhD and MACRM students and faculty, including maintaining student listservs and updating the Harris website.
  • Coordinate with the faculty program director to determine and implement any changes to the programs.
  • Develop and administer program budgets and recommend or make budgetary decisions.
  • Perform other related work as needed.
Requirements
  • Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
  • Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master's or PhD degree, experience in higher education, familiarity with PhD students, and experience collaborating with faculty.
Preferred Competencies
  • Ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and compassion.
  • Interest in working in a student-facing environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully manage a workload and balance long-range planning with the unanticipated daily demands.
  • Strong organization and project management skills.


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