CareerPlan

Assistant Director, Operations

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Supports the Fama-Miller Center for Research in Finance by leading operational execution of weekly workshops, academic conferences, and administrative functions.

Role type

Senior Operations Administrator

Builds

Academic workshops, conferences, and research support infrastructure

Domain

Higher Education / Finance Research

Required skills

Event planning, budget management, travel and expense administration, hiring process coordination, website content management, data resource administration, procurement, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

MS Office proficiency, payment processing systems knowledge, administrative operations experience

Responsibilities

Manage weekly faculty workshops and academic conferences; oversee travel and expense reimbursement; coordinate research professional hiring; administer data resources; manage website content; handle office operations and procurement; support financial reporting and budget monitoring.

Seniority

Mid-level, independent contributor