Assistant Director, Programs and Marketing at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department

Booth Kilts Center: Programs 2



About the Department

Founded in 1999, the James M. Kilts Center for Marketing is one of many research and learning centers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The Center's mission is to transform the study and practice of marketing at Booth by highlighting the school's unique, scientific, and multidisciplinary-based approach. The Center achieves its mission through two lines of work. First, they source and distribute data to academic researchers around the globe who use the data to pursue a range of topics. Secondly, the Center offers programs that support advancing faculty thought leadership as well as MBA students and alumni with careers in marketing-related fields.


The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.


Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.


Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.


As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.


For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.



Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Programs and Marketing, supports communications efforts and programs that foster a thriving community of students, alumni, and faculty. This is a busy and multifaceted role which requires an enthusiastic self-starter. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects and deadlines, leverage digital marketing tools, track metrics, manage data (e.g. contact lists, etc.), create reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engagement.


Program management encompasses project management tasks associated with these events involves oversight of timelines, coordinating all pre- and post-event tasks, managing vendor relationships, tracking metrics, managing data, creating reports, and interfacing with internal partners. Responsibilities in this area are essential to driving the mission of the Kilts Center by supporting students, faculty, and alumni in their careers.


Marketing efforts will focus on supporting the Booth marketing community by implementation and management of event communications and other marketing tactics aimed at engaging key audiences via various mediums including social media, email, in-person interactions, promotional materials, and more. The position demands a blend of creativity, analytical and research skills, and project management expertise, and strong writing abilities to effectively promote the value of Booth's unique brand of marketing. This person will also collaborate with team members to track and manage data that measures the effectiveness of the comprehensive marketing and communications efforts.



Responsibilities

• Works on multiple projects simultaneously and meets deadlines under pressure.


• Creates and manages detailed project plans for programs to ensure on-time, effective, and meaningful experiences for volunteers and attendees.


• Develops, manages, and stewards effective third-party vendor relationships that are vital for implementing successful programs.


• Collaborates with marketing and programs team members to uphold the Center's visual identity, branding, and messaging.


• Works with peers to ensure consistent messaging about Booth marketing for all partners.


• Compiles and synthesizes Center metrics related to programs, marketing, and communications.


• Manages a variety of data points, including but not limited to program metrics, contact lists, and more.


• Employs design skills and tools such as Canva to create visually appealing marketing materials.


• Compiles content, creates, and distributes monthly newsletter, using Marketo.


• Collaborates with the communications lead to develop and implement an annual communications plan.


• Contributes to LinkedIn and similar channels by developing content, tracking outcomes, and making recommendations for improvements.


• Manages email calendar. Tracks send dates, drafts copy, designs, and deploys 100+ emails per year.


• Coordinates and executes event-related messaging and promotions to create effective marketing engagement that drives event attendance.


• Facilitates dissemination of faculty research across various communication channels.


• Contributes to annual reports and external print publications.


• Supports ad hoc requests related to other Kilts Center activities, as needed.


• Executes day-to-day event logistics, and other moderately complex assignments with some guidance from others.


• Works 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.


• 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 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.



Certifications:




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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.

Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience with project coordination and/or project management.


• Minimum two years of experience in communications, writing and marketing or similar roles.


• Background writing for business and/or nonprofit audiences.


• Higher education experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proven office computer skills in basic Microsoft Office Suite.


• Intermediate Excel skills.


• Skilled in copywriting and editing.


• Proficient understanding of database management, reporting and basic data analyses..


• Proficient with website management and familiarity with content management systems, alongside marketing tools such as Marketo and Sitecore.


• Skilled and working knowledge of a variety of media, including social media, print, and web communications.

Preferred Competencies

• Collaborate with others at all levels of the organization as well as vendors, service providers, and other external constituents.


• Strong writing skills with the ability to create compelling and effective marketing content.


• Exceptional interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.


• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.


• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.


• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.


• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.


• Positive attitude and demonstrated adaptability are essential to this role.


• Work quickly and juggle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously with the utmost attention to detail and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.


• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• Travel between Hyde Park and downtown Chicago.


• Work evenings and weekends on occasion.


• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)


• Cover etter (required)

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



Job Family

Communications



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



FLSA Status

Exempt



Pay Range

$51,000.00 - $69,000.00
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.



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