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Assistant Director, Programs and Events, Pozen Family Center Human Rights

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: The University Of Chicago
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assistant Director, Programs and Events, Pozen Family Center for Human Rights
## Assistant Director, Programs and Events, Pozen Family Center for Human Rights Apply remote type:
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Hyde Park Campus time type:
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JR34111
** Department
* * College Academic & Program Admin I
** About the Department
** College and Academic and Program Admin I
** Job Summary
** The Assistant Director of Programs and Events will oversee the planning and execution of all curricular, co-curricular, and public programming for the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights. This is a critical role that involves managing the Summer Human Rights Internship Program, supporting human rights practice opportunities, developing and executing event plans, and collaboratively managing the Center's communications. This position involves significant direct engagement with students.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional passionate about human rights.
** Responsibilities
* ** Oversees the planning and logistics for all Pozen Center events and programs, working collaboratively with a small team to ensure seamless execution.
* Develops, manages, and monitors event budgets and tracks expenses.
* Collaborates closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Pozen Center leadership, faculty, students, and other University departments, to bring programming ideas to fruition.
* Cultivates relationships with on-campus and community partners to engage diverse audiences.
* Under the leadership of the Pozen Center’s Director of Practice, implements the Pozen Center's Summer Human Rights Internship Program and other practice opportunities. Supervises and mentors student staff who assist with program operations.
* Coordinates and implements the internship program cycle, including designing and modifying the training curriculum, running the application and selection process, and mentoring students.
* Works with faculty and students to organize and host the annual Internship Symposium and other practice events and opportunities.
* Manages the administrative aspects of the program, including student payment logistics and monitoring student reporting throughout the summer.
* Actively develops and maintains relationships with partnering organizations to create meaningful internship opportunities for students.
* Manages and coordinates the promotion of Pozen Center events, programs, and awards.
* Collaborates with the communications team to strategically develop the communications calendar and proactively promote the Pozen Center's events, activities, and programs.
* Oversees the creation of promotional materials, including commissioning or designing posters, and coordinating social media and co-sponsor outreach.
* Collaboratively manages the creation and distribution of the Pozen Center's weekly digital newsletter.
* Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
* Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
* Performs other related work as needed.
** Minimum Qualifications
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* Education:

** Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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* Work Experience:

** Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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* Certifications:

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- **** Preferred Qualifications
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* Education:

*** Advanced degree.
** Experience**:
* Full-time professional experience in a university or non-profit setting.
* Proven experience working directly with university students in a mentorship, advising, or leadership capacity.
* Background in student advising, mentoring, or coaching, to guide and support student development.
* Demonstrated experience in event management, project coordination, or program development.
** Technical Skills or Knowledge:
*** Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. especially word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, and web.
* Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Zoom, and mass email services,…
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