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Assistant Director, Programs and Operations

Chicago, IL, US💼 Full-time💰 $60,000–$60,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operational and administrative partner to the Faculty Director, managing center operations, budget administration, faculty support, and program coordination for the Chookaszian Accounting Research Center.

Role type

Senior administrative operations manager

Builds

Operational systems, budget reports, event programs, and research support initiatives

Domain

Higher education / Business research

Deliverable

Dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Budget management, financial reporting, event planning, faculty recruitment logistics, vendor management, MS Office proficiency, payroll processing

Preferred skills

Strategic initiative development, data collection coordination, digital content management, contract administration

Technologies

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), financial systems

Responsibilities

Manage annual operating budget and financial tracking; coordinate workshops, seminars, and conferences; support faculty recruitment and engagement; manage vendor relationships and contract processing; oversee digital content and communication channels; process payroll and staff hiring logistics.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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