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BSD GPA - Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs
About the Department
The University of Chicago biomedical enterprise houses three entities:
The Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the University of Chicago
Medicine (UCM), and the Pritzker School of Medicine. Collectively called
UCM, we are one of the nation\'s leading academic medical institutions
and have been at the forefront of discovery, education, and clinical
care since 1927. Located 20 minutes south of downtown Chicago, our Hyde
Park main campus provides a single environment for learning,
world-renowned basic science and clinical research, and outstanding
clinical care.
The BSD is the largest academic unit within the University. The BSD is
comprised of faculty from ten basic science departments, 13 clinical
departments, and several Centers and Institutes. The approximately 1,300
faculty and 3,000 staff members working in the BSD collaborate across
the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV):
MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally
impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our
rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and
healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create
meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater,
more equitable future for all.
VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and
health care.
VALUES:
Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do
and empower the same spirit of excellence in others.
Embrace Curiosity: We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse
perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver
transformative innovation.
Embody Equity: We identify systemic issues and then foster change to
drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas,
and fields of science.
Grow Together: We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create
something bigger than we could ever achieve alone.
Make a Difference: We lead with heart and compassion in all our
interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence,
whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of
leaders, or healing our community.
Take Ownership: We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and
one another accountable for our actions.
The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the
next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the
University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping shape the future
for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community.
Job Summary
The Dean of Students (DOS) Office is situated within BSD to provide
administrative oversight of the approximately 550 PhD students, 80
MD/PhD students in the research phase, and 120 MS students. Some of
these students complete their degrees at affiliated institutions such as
Argonne National Laboratory, the Field Museum, and the Marine Biological
Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. Reporting to the Vice Dean of Academic
Administration and Finance in the BSD, the DOS provides vision,
leadership, and direction through multiple teams responsible for the
creation and execution of strategies and programs that improve the
student experience and increase enrollment.
Responsibilities
Oversees and directs a Dean of Students office. Provides leadership and
strategic direction for a broad range of services and programs to enrich
the overall student experience and to assist and support students across
the BSD with their academic, career, and personal development.
Uses a deep knowledge of the BSD\'s independent and highly unique
graduate programs, working in close collaboration with the Associate
Dean for Basic Research, Graduate Education (the Associate Dean), and
other leadership to create improved oversight, training, policies,
guidelines, standard processes, and infrastructure, such that regardless
of the program BSD students receive a consistent experience that
reflects the University\'s core values. Creates and fosters equity by
clearly communicating expectations around funding and financial aid.
Develops, implements, and oversees the execution of policy and procedure
to drive strategic change and enable greater transparency and
consistency across unique programs.
Manages and oversees the resolution of complex and highly sensitive
crisis matters, closely interfacing with UChicago CARES, Office of Legal
Counsel, and other key stakeholders.
Serves as a skilled mediator and delegate of the Associate Dean for
helping to manage reputational risk; troubleshoots highly complex issues
of misconduct and misunderstanding in partnership with University
offices.
Leads the team to build and optimize administrative systems and
workflows to address emerging and changing federal, state, and
University requirements.
Oversees a complex system for reporting and tracking all manner of
student data on behalf of the BSD.
Analyzes trends i
