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The University of Chicago Assistant Director, Programs - JR26634-3800 in Chicago, Illinois

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Booth Stigler Center: Stigler 3

About the Department

The Stigler Center at Chicago Booth challenges conventional thinking and investigates the obstacles to competitive markets - with a specific focus on regulatory capture, crony capitalism, the various forms of subversion of competition by special interest groups, and, more broadly, political economy in an ever-changing world. It is committed to advancing knowledge on these topics for students, scholars, journalists, policymakers, engaged citizens, and beyond. The Center investigates what works in capitalism - and what doesn\'t - by bringing together various viewpoints through research, conferences, speaker series, educational opportunities, the Journalists in Residence and Affiliate Fellows Programs, the ProMarket.org publication, and the Capitalisn\'t podcast, among others.

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:

-an unmatched faculty.

-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.

-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.

-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University\'s core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Programs is to research and develop programs and content for speaker series, seminars, conferences, and other events, across all Center initiatives, the ProMarket.org digital publication and Capitalisn\'t podcast. The Assistant Director will be a key member of a passionate and nimble team that is responsible for researching and helping develop and implement a variety of programs to raise the Center\'s visibility and consistently articulate the Stigler Center\'s mission.

The Assistant Director will research, support, produce, and help promote content and initiatives related to the Stigler Center\'s mission of understanding the interaction between politics and the economy - with a specific focus on regulatory capture, crony capitalism, the various forms of subversion of competition by special interest groups, and, more broadly, political economy and the future of capitalism in an ever-changing world. From high-level events to behind-the-scenes access to podcast recordings, the Assistant Director will help develop new and exciting content and initiatives and will enjoy the opportunity to interact with global thought leaders, scholars, experts, and policymakers.

Responsibilities

Researches and identifies timely/relevant topi s, speakers, content, and contributors for Center programs, events, and initiatives (e.g. speaker series, seminars, conferences, minicourses, Capitalisn\'t podcast, ProMarket publication, etc.).

Assists in developing the content for and promotion of Center programming and initiatives by collaborating closely with the Communications/Marketing team.

Drafts announcements, e-mails, talking points, speeches, presentations, and other program communications.

Liaise with speakers and other key constituents.

Staffs and supports Center programs and events.

Assists in identifying funding opportunities and research/develop/draft/edit/review funding proposals.

Assists with the selection/activities for the Center\'s Journalists in Residence and Affiliate Fellows Programs.

Assists with programming-related data collection, presentation of results, and other reporting as needed.

Supports the Executive Director/other Center leadership/staff with special initiatives and projects.

Helps coordinate with other team members and various departments.

Helps manage students/interns as needed.

Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.

Has moderate/high levels of interactions

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