Associate Director Business and Society Programs

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Associate Director, Business & Society Programs leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-impact MBA student-facing co-curricular programs focused on social entrepreneurship, ESG/impact investing, climate innovation, and the intersection of business and democracy. These areas are key interests for Booth’s students and the associate director will be both managing the programs day-to-day, and looking for ways to innovate to meet student interest in co-curricular learning and in careers in these emerging fields.In this role, the Associate Director supports cross-campus collaborations, manages student-facing programs and competitions), and advances the Rustandy Center’s strategic priorities. This is a hybrid position, based on the Hyde Park campus with regular travel to the Gleacher Center and occasional off-campus events.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. :
   Oversee and grow the suite of MBA student-facing ESG and impact investing co-curricular programs, including the Steven Tarrson Impact Investment Fund, the Turner MIINT impact investing competition, and mor
2. e.Manage the development and delivery of sustainability and climate-related programming, leveraging the University’s Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and ensuring a suite of relevant programs for students of busines
3. s.Ensure relevant linkage between social entrepreneurship and impact investing programs to support growth of the Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Progra
4. m.Support the development and execution of alumni programming within ESG, impact investing, and climate domains, including event coordination and alumni network engagemen
5. t.Provide operational and logistical support for public programming initiatives, including the Center's thought leadership series and external-facing events in areas of expertis
6. e.Support the Center’s “Business and Democracy” initiative, contributing to events, partnerships, and co-curricular integration of democracy-focused themes in social impac
7. t.Provide support for faculty commercialization initiatives at the University, supporting the translation of faculty research into market applications within ESG and impact investing domains, and working closely with students and faculty on these program
8. s.Contribute to strategic planning and development of new programming initiatives within areas of expertise, supporting ongoing vertical expansion, in accordance with Rustandy Center goal
9. s.Serve as liaison to Booth student groups (Impact Investing Club, EVC, IMC, etc.
10. ).Manage relationships with Executives-in-Residence and other subject matter experts to support programming and student mentorshi
11. p.Help develop and track metrics to assess the success of B&S initiativ
12. esOther duties as assigne

d.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Business & Society Progra

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MEASURES OF SUCCES

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1. Effective delivery of and continual innovation around ESG, the Impact Investing portfolio, climate, and business & democracy-related programm

ing.2. Increased engagement from students, faculty, and external partn

ers.3. Measurable growth in program participation, reputation, and cross-campus collaborati

ons.4. Positive feedback from stakeholders and alignment with Rustandy Center strategic priorit

ies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIE

1. NCE:
   Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in a related discipline pref
2. erred.A minimum of five years’ experience in program or project management, and/or business administration req
3. uired.Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail req
4. uired.Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and MS Office req
5. uired.Creative and resourceful with strong problem-solving skills and willingness to seek out, coordinate, and appropriately disseminate information to key stakeholders req
6. uired.Enjoys administrative work and event planning req
7. uired.Ability to work with frequent interruptions and successfully manage concurrent projects and deadlines req
8. uired.Excellent verbal and written communication skills req
9. uired.Flexibility to travel locally and staff morning / evening events multiple times per month req
10. uired.Demonstrated experience and interest in impact investing (venture capital, private equity, ESG) and/or climate and sustainability strongly pref

erred.The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Emp