About this role
Department
PME Education & Academic Programs
About the Department
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME; https://pme.uchicago.edu/) was established in May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, which was founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME’s rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the University of Chicago’s unique partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is the first new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering. In the next phase of growth as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the forefront, while training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs.
Job Information
N/A
Additional Responsibilities
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or other related field plus 2 years of experience with academic programs required. Required Skills: 2 years with: higher education student affairs administration; Experience must include: international graduate admissions and recruitment; academic advising; international student services; managing and analyzing large data sets; academic information systems; identifying administrative needs and proposing solutions; developing metrics to assess ROI; liaising with campus stakeholders and partners; team supervision. Background check including review of criminal convictions required. Some telecommuting permitted. $75,000/yr- $83,000/yr + Benefits : https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/benefits-guide/
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Benefit Eligibility
Yes
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Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Range
$0.00
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Union
Non-Union
Job is Exempt
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Date
2026-11-05
Posting Statement
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