Academic and Research Specialist

The Academic and Research Specialist works closely with a diverse group of 5-7 faculty to further the faculty mission of teaching and research. The Specialist must understand and anticipate faculty needs, understand faculty culture, and deliver effective solutions to individual faculty, research assistants, and other members of the community.

Requirements

• Furthers the faculty mission of teaching through the creation and preparation of course materials
• Analyzes, validates and evaluates drafts of problem sets and exams to ensure clarity and accuracy
• Must be able to calculate and validate advanced math formulas/equations
• Oversees and manages teaching assistants on behalf of faculty in a manner consistent with faculty requirements
• Furthers the faculty research mission by providing technical and administrative support for primary research
• May orient or coordinate the work of research support staff and students
• Acts as an ambassador for Booth and a resource for guests before, during, and after their visits to campus
• Manages day-to-day operation of faculty group, primarily in the areas of financial and support services management

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off