Assistant Director, Programs and Events, Pozen Family Center for Human Rights

Department

College Academic & Program Admin I

About the Department

College and Academic and Program Admin I

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Programs and Events will oversee the planning and execution of all curricular, co-curricular, and public programming for the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights. This is a critical role that involves managing the Summer Human Rights Internship Program, supporting human rights practice opportunities, developing and executing event plans, and collaboratively managing the Center's communications. This position involves significant direct engagement with students. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional passionate about human rights.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning and logistics for all Pozen Center events and programs, working collaboratively with a small team to ensure seamless execution.
• Develops, manages, and monitors event budgets and tracks expenses.
• Collaborates closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Pozen Center leadership, faculty, students, and other University departments, to bring programming ideas to fruition.
• Cultivates relationships with on-campus and community partners to engage diverse audiences.
• Under the leadership of the Pozen Center’s Director of Practice, implements the Pozen Center's Summer Human Rights Internship Program and other practice opportunities. Supervises and mentors student staff who assist with program operations.
• Coordinates and implements the internship program cycle, including designing and modifying the training curriculum, running the application and selection process, and mentoring students.
• Works with faculty and students to organize and host the annual Internship Symposium and other practice events and opportunities.
• Manages the administrative aspects of the program, including student payment logistics and monitoring student reporting throughout the summer.
• Actively develops and maintains relationships with partnering organizations to create meaningful internship opportunities for students.
• Manages and coordinates the promotion of Pozen Center events, programs, and awards.
• Collaborates with the communications team to strategically develop the communications calendar and proactively promote the Pozen Center's events, activities, and programs.
• Oversees the creation of promotional materials, including commissioning or designing posters, and coordinating social media and co-sponsor outreach.
• Collaboratively manages the creation and distribution of the Pozen Center's weekly digital newsletter.
• Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
• Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
• 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:

• Advanced degree.

Experience:

• Full-time professional experience in a university or non-profit setting.
• Proven experience working directly with university students in a mentorship, advising, or leadership capacity.
• Background in student advising, mentoring, or coaching, to guide and support student development.
• Demonstrated experience in event management, project coordination, or program development.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. especially word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, and web.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Zoom, and mass email services, such as Mailchimp.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and project management software.

Preferred Competencies

• A demonstrated passion for human rights and the mission of the Pozen Center.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and work effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and in a team-based environment.
• Multitask, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.

Working Conditions

• This is a primarily office-based position.
• The role requires occasional evening and weekend work for events and programming.
• Occasional need to lift and move event materials, up to 40 lbs.
• Sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Periodic walking to other campus locations.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter, which is to include your interest in this position (required)
• Writing Sample (required)

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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 - $75,000.00

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

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