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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business · 5 months ago

Associate Director, Research Data

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$65K/yr - $80K/yr
date5+ years exp

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is a prestigious institution known for its influential business education. The Associate Director of Research Data will support faculty and institutional research initiatives, ensuring alignment with academic priorities and enhancing data stewardship capabilities.

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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

Data governanceResearch supportData stewardshipData privacy frameworksAnalytical skillsStrategic planningOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinking

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

Health, retirement, and paid time off

Company

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business provides full-time MBA courses. It is a sub-organization of University of Chicago.
dateFounded in 1898
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.chicagobooth.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (4)
2021 (7)
2020 (12)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$35M
Key Investors
Charles M. HarperTandean Rustandy
2019-11-14Grant· $10M
2017-10-25Grant· $5M
2017-05-22Grant· $20M

Leadership Team

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Will Colegrove
Director, Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program, Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation
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