Director, Family Life Programs
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Department
Lab School Finance and Operations
About the Department
At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey.
Founded in 1896 by John Dewey, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education.
We honor diversity and exhibit kindness, committed to building a community where young people see their backgrounds reflected and feel a sense of belonging.
Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community, employing individuals with a love of learning and the wish to inspire that same love in young people.
We encourage applications from candidates of color, LGBTQ+ identified candidates, and those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Job Summary
The role of Director, Family Life Programs, is to maintain and develop innovative programs that extend the school’s mission before and after the school day and throughout the summer.
These programs include summer camps, extended day programming, and special classes for children in grades nursery through eighth grade.
Responsibilities
- The Director manages a team of eight to ten professionals and seasonal positions involved with all programs. Skilled in management and development of staff.
- Oversees the design and implementation of programs aligned to strategic objectives and best practices.
- Develops a comprehensive network of input data to assess learning and program development needs.
- Develops internal and external collaborative partnerships in support of the Laboratory Schools’ vision.
- Proposes annual budget and assures net profit goals are achieved.
- Integrates both strategic and tactical thinking, action, and accountability.
- Balances the needs of students and families across the Schools.
- Finds opportunities to expand programs and generate viable net profit.
- Contributes to developing and modifying overall funding strategies.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education : Master’s Degree in a related field.
- Experience : 10+ years in education, youth development, or organizational development.
Working Conditions
- Requires sitting for extended periods, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.
- Ability to stand for two to four hours, climb stairs, and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to walk or travel between Lab’s campuses in all seasons and weather conditions.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- 3 Professional References (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page.
Job Family
Student Affairs & Services
Role Impact
People Manager
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer.
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