Department

Law Dean of Students

About the Department

The University of Chicago Law School occupies a unique niche among this country's premier law schools. Located on a residential campus in one of America's great cities, UChicago Law offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary professional education that blends the study of law with the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. Students, faculty, and staff form a small, tightly knit community devoted to the life of the mind.

Job Summary

The Student Affairs Administrator at the University of Chicago Law School is a point person in Dean of Students’ Office to engage and serve students, faculty, and graduates at the highest level possible. The position reports to the Law School’s Dean of Students.

Responsibilities

Greets and directs visitors and students in the Student Services Suite. 

Coordinates room reservations, catering orders, and other logistics for office-sponsored programs and events, including Graduation and Student Affairs events.  

Staffs and supervises student events as requested by the Dean of Students. 

Purchases office and event supplies, coordinates office mail, and processes parking passes. 

Manages student resources, including student lockers. 

Processes and tracks departmental and student organization expenses, invoices, checks, and reimbursements across multiple accounts, maintains budget spreadsheet, and researches budget issues. 

Submits GEMS reports for the Dean of Students. 

Supports the Dean of Students Office in communication efforts to students. 

Maintains the websites for the Office of the Dean of Students and monitors Law Connect, the student organization online system. 

Manages the Dean of Students’ calendar by scheduling meetings and appointments with students, staff, and faculty. 

Completes special projects, initiatives, and other duties as directed by the Dean of Students.  

Monitors and manages the Dean of Students Office email inbox.

Uses general understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries. 

Analyzes program budgets and uses a moderate/high level of authority to recommend or makes budgetary recommendations. 

Performs other related work as needed.  

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 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications 

 

Experience: 

Experience in higher education settings strongly preferred. 

 

Preferred Competencies 

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. 

Ability to identify priorities and manage conflicting priorities. 

Experience learning and working with multiple databases and changing software. 

Exceptional troubleshooting skills with a resourceful, can-do approach. 

Outstanding verbal and written communications skills. 

Deep commitment to customer service, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with diverse populations. 

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. 

Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion. 

Ability to exercise good judgment under pressure and to maintain a sense of perspective under stressful circumstances. 

 

Working Conditions 

This position is available for partially remote work based on the business needs of the Law School.  

Varying weekend and/or extended weekday hours are required during exams, commencement, and other high volume departmental or school activities. 

 

Application Documents 

Resume/CV (required) 

Cover Letter (preferred) 

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

Job Family

Administration & Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement
 

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

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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