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HUM Staff: English
About the Department
Since its founding, the English Department at the University of Chicago has committed to questioning and reformulating the basic principles of literary study. Once famous for the Aristotelian Chicago School of criticism of the 1950s, today the Department, ranked first among English departments in the US, stands out for its interdisciplinary approach to literature and its commitment to close reading combined with historical and conceptual analysis.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Department Administrator manages the academic and administrative affairs of the Department of English Language and Literature (ELL) in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), and faculty committees, within the guidelines of divisional administration. Responsibilities include collaboration with leadership on department initiatives, department administration, student and faculty support, budget and financial management, people management, event planning and academic affairs oversight, establishment of best practices, management of operational workflow, collaborating with internal and external partners, and relationship building. Remote work schedule may be available.
Applicants must upload all required applicant materials (resume, cover letter, and references) to be considered for the position.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Preferred Competencies
Working Conditions
Application Documents
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
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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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.
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