Department
PSD Applied Data Science: Operations and IT
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
In collaboration with Student Affairs, Career Services, Instructional Services, Marketing, and Enrollment Management, leads logistics for major student-facing events such as Immersion Weekend, Autumn Kick-Off event, End of Year Celebration, Lunch & Learn events, and additional programming.
Coordinate venue sourcing, hotel and vendor contracting, and manage Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
Serve as a point of contact with internal partners, external vendors, and student/alumni groups to support event planning and execution.
Develop event budgets and oversee expense processing and reconciliation.
Prepare presenters and hosts regarding content, format, scheduling, and day-of expectations.
Staff events onsite to ensure smooth execution from setup through conclusion.
Schedule and send invitation emails, tracks RSVPs and attendance, and maintain registration lists.
Create event materials, timelines, and communications to support planning and execution in collaboration with the Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications.
Support faculty and alumni events, offering recommendations to strengthen and streamline event processes.
Serve as the unit’s subject matter resource for virtual and hybrid event platforms (e.g., Zoom meetings and webinars).
Collaborate closely with the Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, External Partnerships and Career Services, Instructional Services, and the Data Science Institute to understand events needs and facilitate planning.
Collaborate with the Operations Coordinators to schedule on-site events ensuring space availability, room layouts, technology requirements, and other event logistics are addressed.
Assist with managing logistical tasks for internal staff gatherings, communications, and project timelines.
Provide daily administrative support to program leaders.
Provide administrative and logistical support across program operations, including project planning, scheduling, calendar management, room reservations, expense tracking, faculty travel logistics, and coordination of deliverables for meetings, lectures, and projects.
Research, compile, and analyze data to create reports and proposals for leadership.
Work to implement ideas for improvement as they are identified in addition to providing post-event feedback on turnout and vendor performance with direction from others.
Assist with research, including vendor selection and contract negotiation. Keeps track of all expenses, prepares reports on costs, using existing procedures to solve moderately complex problems as they arise.
Perform other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Relevant experience, such as event planning or work in an administrative capacity.
Experience working in higher education.
Previous experience with event coordination.
Project management experience strongly.
Preferred Competencies
Strong customer service orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and organize and complete activities and projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle public contact with courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.
Ability to maintain a calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively in the midst of competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines.
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Strong technical aptitude with business operations software applications.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Working Conditions
This position is available for partially remote work based on the business needs of the MS in Applied Data Science Program.
Willingness and ability to travel to locations around the Chicagoland area as needed is required.
Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends with advance notice required.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
2-3 Professional References – Contact Information Only (required)
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Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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
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.
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Skills Required
- College or university degree in a related field
- 2-5 years of related work experience
- Willingness and ability to travel to locations around the Chicagoland area as needed
- Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends with advance notice
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs
- Resume or CV submission
- 2-3 professional references (contact information only)
- Experience with event planning or event coordination
- Experience working in higher education
- Project management experience
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Strong customer service orientation and excellent oral and written communication skills
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
