- Supports operations across the LSI team by maintaining project plans, timelines, expenses, and scheduling partner meetings.
- Assists with administrative processing including contracts, payments, and documentation with central University units such as the registrar, bursar, and human resources.
- Organizes program supplies and order materials as needed, such as workshop materials, printing for classes and events, and swag orders.
- Plans and executes events for LSI, its Fellows and future program alumni, including symposiums, workshops, info sessions, and cultural outings. This includes managing invitations to speakers and guests, creating a run of show for all participants, and coordinating with any event space providers on room setup, menus, and A/V as needed. Events will be held both in person and virtually. Some evening and weekend support is required, with comp time provided to offset irregular hours.
- Conducts research on University policies, offerings, and course catalog as needed, to help Fellows navigate the many University-wide resources available to them. This may include assisting with the development of resource guides, instructions, and editing course materials for LSI Fellows.
- As needed, supports with creation of written collateral for external facing audiences, such as event promotion, website updates, and partner presentations.
- Partners in program innovation and continuous improvement, incorporating feedback from stakeholders to strengthen future program offerings.
- Supports the Director in designing and implementing new projects on an as-needed basis.
- Uses general understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
- Interacts with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
- Performs other related work as needed.
- Significant events management.
- Interfacing with and coordinating a wide array of stakeholder groups, including executives and frontline administrative staff, a plus.
- Strong project management skills.
- Proficient in digital project management platforms, ticketing systems, and/or CRMs a plus.
- Understanding of operational process design, implementation, and continuous improvement a plus.
- Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize among competing tasks.
- Exceptional oral and written communication.
- Significant attention to detail and time management.
- An entrepreneurial mindset.
- A deep passion for the Graham School's mission of lifelong learning and to the University of Chicago's commitment to deep inquiry and the rigorous pursuit of knowledge.
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Work well with others in a highly collaborative environment and across multiple stakeholder groups, including team members, LSI Fellows, faculty, collaborators, advisors, and candidates.
- Enthusiasm for leadership development and social impact – twin driving forces of LSI.
- Events will be held both in person and virtually.
- Some evening and weekend support, with comp time provided to offset irregular hours.
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
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Program Manager, LSI - Chicago, United States - University of Chicago
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LSI is seeking a Program Manager to support operations and administrative projects across the LSI team. Reporting to the Director of the Leadership & Society Initiative, the Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the efficient and smooth operation of administrative functions within the program. This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who can oversee various operational processes, manage event logistics, and collaborate with different team members to maintain administrative tasks and records. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong operational and events management capabilities who is passionate about social impact, leadership development, and lifelong learning.
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