The University of Chicago
Department Administrator
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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HUM Staff: CMS Cinema and Media Studies
About the Department
Since the founding of the University of Chicago in 1892, the departments of the Division of the Humanities at Chicago have set an international standard for humanistic inquiry. The Division\'s faculty consistently produce pioneering research in the study of language, literature, and culture. The Division of the Humanities comprises seventeen degreed programs, with about 800 students from around the world enrolled in our PhD, MFA, and MA programs. Our interdisciplinary centers and programs support faculty and student research interests that range from the civilization of the ancient Near East to the philosophy of mind, from computational linguistics to poetics, from film music to East Asian visual culture. The Department of Cinema and Media Studies along with its Film Studies Center (FSC) is a lively hub of courses and seminars, screenings, and workshops that contribute to the University of Chicago\'s longstanding tradition of cross-disciplinary scholarship and intellectual debate. The Department is dedicated to pursuing innovative work in the history, culture, and theory of film and related media.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Department Administrator manages the academic and administrative affairs of the Department of Cinema and Media Studies in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), and/or faculty committees, and within the guidelines of divisional administration. Occasional consultation with Film Studies Center (FSC) Assistant Director and Media Arts and Design (MAAD) Program Director.
Responsibilities include collaboration with leadership on department initiatives, department administration, student and faculty support, budget and financial management, establishment of best practices, management of operational workflow, collaborating with internal and external partners, and relationship building.
Hybrid work schedule may be available. Applicants must upload all required applicant materials (resume, cover letter, and references) as indicated in the job posting to be considered for the position.
Responsibilities
Develops a deep understanding of the Department of Cinema and Media Studies and communicates priorities and performance standards while routinely assessing operations. Recommends and implements enhancements and improvements.
Serves as point person for the Department; liaise between the Department, Division, University partners, and external stakeholders to service the program and perform day to day functions.
Interacts with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information. Schedules faculty meetings throughout the year and takes meeting minutes.
Maintains and edits department website.
Develops and maintains internal and Divisional databases; aids students and faculty in understanding administrative policies, systems, and resources, including financial; helps prepare and submit reports as needed; composes emails and memos on behalf of others (Chair, DGS, DUS).
Supervises a full-time, shared assistant with the EALC Department; works closely with Media Arts and Design program administrator and staff in the Film Studies Center; manages shared Department inbox. Coordinates meetings with CMS, MAAD, and FSC, including the CMS Chair.
Works with various divisional personnel, the College, Registrar, Office of International Affairs, and other University offices to accomplish duties; collaborates with internal Department committees.
Maintains Department office, copy room, meeting room, and kitchen area; ensures spaces are organized, stocked, and clean.
Advises students independently about degre requirements, milestones, and other concerns; interprets and enforces degree requirements; annually updates Graduate Student Handbook in consultation with Chair and DGS; keeps graduate student records up-to-date; tracks pedagogical training requirements; maintains departmental Canvas site; assembles materials for DGS graduate student advising; administers process for graduate milestones; works with faculty reps to plan and implement workshops / job talks for those entering job market; tracks job placement and alumni; provides data and analysis of information as needed; manages twice-yearly student travel award process.
Oversees the department Dissertation Completion Fellowship process; communicates with students and faculty about procedures and ensures timelines are met.
Manages admissions process; responds to inquiries from prospective students; flags applications which do not meet data-driven and other requirements; manages systems and faculty participating in admissions cycle; creates and/or analyzes reports; assists with planning prospective student campus visits and manages all logistics; develops annual packets to be sent to new students.
Organizes the application and review process for visiting students and visiting faculty.
Manages course planning for faculty, OAAs, teaching
HUM Staff: CMS Cinema and Media Studies
About the Department
Since the founding of the University of Chicago in 1892, the departments of the Division of the Humanities at Chicago have set an international standard for humanistic inquiry. The Division\'s faculty consistently produce pioneering research in the study of language, literature, and culture. The Division of the Humanities comprises seventeen degreed programs, with about 800 students from around the world enrolled in our PhD, MFA, and MA programs. Our interdisciplinary centers and programs support faculty and student research interests that range from the civilization of the ancient Near East to the philosophy of mind, from computational linguistics to poetics, from film music to East Asian visual culture. The Department of Cinema and Media Studies along with its Film Studies Center (FSC) is a lively hub of courses and seminars, screenings, and workshops that contribute to the University of Chicago\'s longstanding tradition of cross-disciplinary scholarship and intellectual debate. The Department is dedicated to pursuing innovative work in the history, culture, and theory of film and related media.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Department Administrator manages the academic and administrative affairs of the Department of Cinema and Media Studies in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), and/or faculty committees, and within the guidelines of divisional administration. Occasional consultation with Film Studies Center (FSC) Assistant Director and Media Arts and Design (MAAD) Program Director.
Responsibilities include collaboration with leadership on department initiatives, department administration, student and faculty support, budget and financial management, establishment of best practices, management of operational workflow, collaborating with internal and external partners, and relationship building.
Hybrid work schedule may be available. Applicants must upload all required applicant materials (resume, cover letter, and references) as indicated in the job posting to be considered for the position.
Responsibilities
Develops a deep understanding of the Department of Cinema and Media Studies and communicates priorities and performance standards while routinely assessing operations. Recommends and implements enhancements and improvements.
Serves as point person for the Department; liaise between the Department, Division, University partners, and external stakeholders to service the program and perform day to day functions.
Interacts with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information. Schedules faculty meetings throughout the year and takes meeting minutes.
Maintains and edits department website.
Develops and maintains internal and Divisional databases; aids students and faculty in understanding administrative policies, systems, and resources, including financial; helps prepare and submit reports as needed; composes emails and memos on behalf of others (Chair, DGS, DUS).
Supervises a full-time, shared assistant with the EALC Department; works closely with Media Arts and Design program administrator and staff in the Film Studies Center; manages shared Department inbox. Coordinates meetings with CMS, MAAD, and FSC, including the CMS Chair.
Works with various divisional personnel, the College, Registrar, Office of International Affairs, and other University offices to accomplish duties; collaborates with internal Department committees.
Maintains Department office, copy room, meeting room, and kitchen area; ensures spaces are organized, stocked, and clean.
Advises students independently about degre requirements, milestones, and other concerns; interprets and enforces degree requirements; annually updates Graduate Student Handbook in consultation with Chair and DGS; keeps graduate student records up-to-date; tracks pedagogical training requirements; maintains departmental Canvas site; assembles materials for DGS graduate student advising; administers process for graduate milestones; works with faculty reps to plan and implement workshops / job talks for those entering job market; tracks job placement and alumni; provides data and analysis of information as needed; manages twice-yearly student travel award process.
Oversees the department Dissertation Completion Fellowship process; communicates with students and faculty about procedures and ensures timelines are met.
Manages admissions process; responds to inquiries from prospective students; flags applications which do not meet data-driven and other requirements; manages systems and faculty participating in admissions cycle; creates and/or analyzes reports; assists with planning prospective student campus visits and manages all logistics; develops annual packets to be sent to new students.
Organizes the application and review process for visiting students and visiting faculty.
Manages course planning for faculty, OAAs, teaching