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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL; Edelstone Center
Source: University of Chicago careers · View original posting
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Department
AHD Staff: CMS Cinema and Media Studies Admin
Since its founding in 1995, the academic program in Cinema and Media Studies (CMS) has assembled a group of leading scholars in the field and developed a world-wide reputation for original, rigorous, and influential scholarship. With the growth and definition of its undergraduate and graduate curricula, the department has been attracting an impressive succession of students with a wide range of interests and backgrounds in cinema and media theory, history, and practice.
CMS includes the Media Arts and Design (MADD) undergraduate program. MADD nurtures nimble makers and critical thinkers, blending theory with playful experimentation. MADD graduates excel in diverse fields, ranging from art game design and creative technology to arts education and entrepreneurship. Their contributions across industries underscore the adaptability of the MADD curriculum and the wide-ranging potential of their expertise, bridging art and technology.
Job Summary
The Department and Student Affairs Assistant provides vital administrative, student affairs, and financial support to the Cinema and Media Studies (CMS) Department, including the MADD program; serving primarily undergraduate student populations and graduate student populations secondarily. Working in close partnership with the CMS and MADD Administrators, this position serves as a key administrative contact for the Chair, administrators, and the Directors of Undergraduate (DUS) and Graduate Studies (DGS).
This role also contributes significantly to undergraduate student outreach and programming by supporting efforts to grow enrollment, developing creative initiatives, managing online and campus-wide promotions, organizing events, and fostering alumni engagement. Responsibilities also include advising students on academic requirements, gathering feedback on department procedures, and connecting them with appropriate departmental resources.
Additional duties include processing reimbursements and payments as well as maintaining departmental records and directories.
Candidates must upload a resume and letter of interest to be considered for this full-time, benefits eligible, and hybrid position requiring an on-campus presence throughout the week.
Pay Range
$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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