The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Director, Center for Applied AI
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Department: Booth Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
About the Department: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. The school emphasizes a rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education. Booth has four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Booth’s notable strengths include unmatched faculty, degree and open enrollment programs on three continents, a global alumni network, and strong corporate relationships that provide lifelong career opportunities. As part of the University of Chicago, Booth shares core values that shape its distinctive intellectual culture.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary The Center Director is the executive and administrative leader of the research Center. They participate in the strategic direction of the Center and act as a primary representative, along with the Faculty Director, to all constituencies. The Director ensures a supportive and productive culture that leads to sustained excellence across all pillars of activity and, with direction from the Faculty Director, drives the Center’s responsibilities forward.
Responsibilities
Contributes to strategic planning and visioning with the CAAI Faculty Director.
Executes the vision and mission of the Center.
Recruits, mentors, and supervises CAAI staff.
Identifies opportunities to support research and education through partnerships with academic, industry, and governmental organizations.
Provides direction, oversight, and feedback on programming, communication, operations, and lab activities.
Cultivates excellence in the Center’s services for researchers, students, and alumni.
Leads fundraising efforts and stewardship activities in partnership with the CAAI Faculty Director and internal stakeholders.
Manages budget and financial reporting responsibilities for all Center activities.
Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders across academia and industry.
Ensures responsible data governance and security of Center-housed datasets.
Represents the Center at academic, industry, and other professional events.
Provides leadership for a Center with senior management and serves as a liaison to academic departments, professional organizations and administrative units of the University.
Manages related teams. Establishes department priorities, may be responsible for the management of the center budget, allocates resources and executes strategic plans.
Performs other related work as needed.
Qualifications Education:
Minimum Qualifications: a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum qualifications include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in business, economics, data science or related field.
Experience: Volunteer experience, entrepreneur experience or other experience working in areas related to the mission of the Center.
Preferred Competencies: Demonstrated understanding of data science and AI as they relate to business; professional training in business, non-profit management, or economic policy; strong communication skills including coaching, facilitating, negotiating and effective written communications; demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies in a sometimes ambiguous and fast-paced environment; outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills; the ability to work independently and identify opportunities for improvement; excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills; the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines; professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (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: People Manager
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 - $150,000.00
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Additional Information The benefits information and offer details are described in the Benefits Guidebook. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected characteristics. For additional information see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. A reasonable accommodation request can be made by calling 773-702-5800 or via the Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers are contingent upon a background check. The University may consider conviction information on a case-by-case basis. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at securityreport.uchicago.edu.
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About the Department: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. The school emphasizes a rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education. Booth has four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Booth’s notable strengths include unmatched faculty, degree and open enrollment programs on three continents, a global alumni network, and strong corporate relationships that provide lifelong career opportunities. As part of the University of Chicago, Booth shares core values that shape its distinctive intellectual culture.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary The Center Director is the executive and administrative leader of the research Center. They participate in the strategic direction of the Center and act as a primary representative, along with the Faculty Director, to all constituencies. The Director ensures a supportive and productive culture that leads to sustained excellence across all pillars of activity and, with direction from the Faculty Director, drives the Center’s responsibilities forward.
Responsibilities
Contributes to strategic planning and visioning with the CAAI Faculty Director.
Executes the vision and mission of the Center.
Recruits, mentors, and supervises CAAI staff.
Identifies opportunities to support research and education through partnerships with academic, industry, and governmental organizations.
Provides direction, oversight, and feedback on programming, communication, operations, and lab activities.
Cultivates excellence in the Center’s services for researchers, students, and alumni.
Leads fundraising efforts and stewardship activities in partnership with the CAAI Faculty Director and internal stakeholders.
Manages budget and financial reporting responsibilities for all Center activities.
Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders across academia and industry.
Ensures responsible data governance and security of Center-housed datasets.
Represents the Center at academic, industry, and other professional events.
Provides leadership for a Center with senior management and serves as a liaison to academic departments, professional organizations and administrative units of the University.
Manages related teams. Establishes department priorities, may be responsible for the management of the center budget, allocates resources and executes strategic plans.
Performs other related work as needed.
Qualifications Education:
Minimum Qualifications: a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum qualifications include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in business, economics, data science or related field.
Experience: Volunteer experience, entrepreneur experience or other experience working in areas related to the mission of the Center.
Preferred Competencies: Demonstrated understanding of data science and AI as they relate to business; professional training in business, non-profit management, or economic policy; strong communication skills including coaching, facilitating, negotiating and effective written communications; demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies in a sometimes ambiguous and fast-paced environment; outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills; the ability to work independently and identify opportunities for improvement; excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills; the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines; professional demeanor including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (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: People Manager
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 - $150,000.00
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Additional Information The benefits information and offer details are described in the Benefits Guidebook. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected characteristics. For additional information see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. A reasonable accommodation request can be made by calling 773-702-5800 or via the Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers are contingent upon a background check. The University may consider conviction information on a case-by-case basis. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at securityreport.uchicago.edu.
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