Job Information
Unit-Specific Responsibilities
1) Identify and address administrative, process and external relations challenges in collaborative efforts within the University as well as with external parties.
2) Identify new opportunities for external partnerships, quickly coalesce the right University partners needed to actualize a partnership, and facilitate delivery of content, planning, and connections.
3) Develop and manage strong relationships with faculty members and others working in the sciences or adjacent spaces.
4) Maintain and promote awareness of faculty research, initiatives, and programs across the sciences.
5) Collaborate and communicate with faculty and leadership to coordinate cross-project initiatives and activities.
6) Convene a working group of senior leaders engaged with the sciences to move new initiatives forward.
7) Serve as liaison for units already engaged with faculty and external partners around science, including The Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the Office of the VP for National Labs, Alumni Relations and Development, the Polsky Center, Career Services and UChicago GRAD, UChicago Global, and University Communications.
8) Coordinate with the Office of Legal Counsel and University Research Administration to structure agreements and maintain compliance with University policy.
9) Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Unit-Preferred Competencies
1) Build rapport and credibility with academic faculty.
2) Familiarity with science terminology.
3) Examine data to grasp concepts, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
4) Attention to detail.
5) Strong organizational skills.
6) Strong ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
7) Excellent oral and written communication skills.
8) Work independently and as part of a team.
9) Demonstrated ability to handle exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
10) Operate in a fast-paced environment and deal with ambiguity.
Working Conditions
1) Minimal physical effort.
2) Typical tasks include keyboarding; bending, stooping to reach files, light lifting, sitting, standing.
3) Some evening or weekend work may be required on occasion.
Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Education
1) Bachelorâs degree
2) Graduate degree
Experience
1) A minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
2) Familiarity with central administration within a complex research university environment.
3) Knowledge of higher education and the University of Chicago
Required Documents
1) Resume
2) Cover letter
3) Reference Contact Information
NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application .
Benefit Eligibility
Yes
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Union
Non-Union
Job is Exempt?
Yes
Drug Test Required?
No
Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?
No
Health Screen Required?
No
Posting Date
2019-12-06-08:00
Remove from Posting On or Before
2020-06-06-07:00
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