University of Chicago
Director, Office of Faculty Director
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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University of Chicago . 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Department: SSD Development Economics Center: Staff and Temporary Employees About The Department: The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer. Job Summary
This role develops and implements the planning, development, and implementation of objectives, long-range and strategic plans, and identifies the strengths and weaknesses. Identifies new external partners to advance strategic priorities. Responsibilities
Identifies and implements systems to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy across the Office of the Faculty Director; in coordination with the Executive Director, ensures compliance with DIL protocols and University policies while optimizing administrative workflows. Supervises daily operations across OFD project teams; in coordination with the Faculty Director and Chief of staff, establishes strategic priorities, allocates resources, and ensures timely completion of high-impact initiatives. Identifies and prioritizes opportunities for research dissemination, policy outreach and funding acquisition; coordinates research activities, and contributes to research projects as assigned. Leads comprehensive preparations for high-profile events, public relations initiatives, and other external communications that require Faculty Director participation. Builds and maintains strong relationships with key partners, including Faculty Directors, government offices, major multilateral development banks, funders, and stakeholders from other organizations; facilitates research dissemination and collaborative opportunities. Represents the team in meetings with high-level policymakers, funders, nonprofit leaders, and business executives on the global stage. Supports drafting speeches, presentations, communications, and policy briefs; coordinates correspondence from the Faculty Director. Acts as a researcher and planner for a wide array of efforts led by the department/division. Develops and maintains a database of peer and competitor profiles. Helps establish and maintain a database of faculty (international) research topics and international inter-institutional collaborations. Develops, maintains, and analyzes catalogs and registries of information about student, staff, and faculty international travel. Performs other related work as needed. Qualifications
Education:
Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, public policy, or related discipline Background managing staff Proficient with academic writing Excellent writing skills, ability to translate technical ideas into non-technical content Excellent time management and organizational skills including meeting external and internal deadlines Strong understanding of development economics and economics research Strong knowledge of randomized controlled trials and other empirical methods used in economics Strong coordination and management skills Working Conditions
Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and flexibly as needed for their respective responsibilities. Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) Professional References Contact Information (3) (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Details
Job Family: Administration & Management Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Drug Test Required: No Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Rate Type: Salary FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes 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. Posting Statement: The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Reasonable accommodation requests can be made by calling 773-702-5800 or submitting via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers are contingent upon a background check. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online. Paper copies are available upon request from the University of Chicago Police Department.
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Director, Office of Faculty Director
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University of Chicago . 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Department: SSD Development Economics Center: Staff and Temporary Employees About The Department: The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer. Job Summary
This role develops and implements the planning, development, and implementation of objectives, long-range and strategic plans, and identifies the strengths and weaknesses. Identifies new external partners to advance strategic priorities. Responsibilities
Identifies and implements systems to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy across the Office of the Faculty Director; in coordination with the Executive Director, ensures compliance with DIL protocols and University policies while optimizing administrative workflows. Supervises daily operations across OFD project teams; in coordination with the Faculty Director and Chief of staff, establishes strategic priorities, allocates resources, and ensures timely completion of high-impact initiatives. Identifies and prioritizes opportunities for research dissemination, policy outreach and funding acquisition; coordinates research activities, and contributes to research projects as assigned. Leads comprehensive preparations for high-profile events, public relations initiatives, and other external communications that require Faculty Director participation. Builds and maintains strong relationships with key partners, including Faculty Directors, government offices, major multilateral development banks, funders, and stakeholders from other organizations; facilitates research dissemination and collaborative opportunities. Represents the team in meetings with high-level policymakers, funders, nonprofit leaders, and business executives on the global stage. Supports drafting speeches, presentations, communications, and policy briefs; coordinates correspondence from the Faculty Director. Acts as a researcher and planner for a wide array of efforts led by the department/division. Develops and maintains a database of peer and competitor profiles. Helps establish and maintain a database of faculty (international) research topics and international inter-institutional collaborations. Develops, maintains, and analyzes catalogs and registries of information about student, staff, and faculty international travel. Performs other related work as needed. Qualifications
Education:
Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, public policy, or related discipline Background managing staff Proficient with academic writing Excellent writing skills, ability to translate technical ideas into non-technical content Excellent time management and organizational skills including meeting external and internal deadlines Strong understanding of development economics and economics research Strong knowledge of randomized controlled trials and other empirical methods used in economics Strong coordination and management skills Working Conditions
Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and flexibly as needed for their respective responsibilities. Application Documents
Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) Professional References Contact Information (3) (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Details
Job Family: Administration & Management Role Impact: Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Drug Test Required: No Health Screen Required: No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No Pay Rate Type: Salary FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Benefits Eligible: Yes 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. Posting Statement: The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Reasonable accommodation requests can be made by calling 773-702-5800 or submitting via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers are contingent upon a background check. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online. Paper copies are available upon request from the University of Chicago Police Department.
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