University of Chicago · 6 months ago
Associate Director, Research Data
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is a prestigious institution known for its influence on business education and practices. The Associate Director of Research Data will play a key role in advancing the University’s research infrastructure by supporting faculty and institutional research initiatives, while also managing data governance and stewardship efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for working closely with and reports directly to the Director of Data Governance and Stewardship, playing a key role in faculty research support
Develops policies and plans critical to the strategic stewardship of Chicago Booth’s various datasets
Fields requests sent via intake form, creates tickets and routes to appropriate teams/departments, communicates with requesters on status, monitors request until data has been acquired and technology needs have been met
Assists with research data subscriptions, invoices, and payments process
Creates and edits policies, process documentation, communication plans, and training programs
Leads high-priority data governance projects with guidance from Director
Manages data vendor relationships
Collaborates with various centers to help govern research data sets, data sharing, and agreements
Is responsible for tracking progress, conducting analysis, as well as preparing for and facilitating project meetings
Acts as a resource for a project team and provides analytical guidance. Interprets complex project issues and provides analytical guidance to a project team
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
A minimum five years of experience in research support, data governance, or higher education administration
Designing and facilitating instructional materials, workshops, or professional development related to data literacy or research best practices
Familiarity with data stewardship, privacy, security, and compliance frameworks, such as IRB, HIPAA, FERPA, etc
Demonstrated understanding of the research data lifecycle, metadata standards, and ethical/legal considerations in handling academic research data
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills
Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes
Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills
Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in-person, email, and phone
Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach
Benefits
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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