University of Chicago · 3 months ago
Deputy Director, Data Science 4 Everyone
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to education and innovation. They are seeking a Deputy Director for the Data Science 4 Everyone initiative, which aims to enhance data literacy in K-12 education across the nation. The role involves strategic leadership, team management, and fostering collaboration to ensure the organization's growth and effectiveness in achieving its mission.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serves as the internal anchor for a fast-growing, distributed team, connecting workstreams and reducing fragmentation
Manages and mentors team leads, supporting them to grow as people managers and confident decision-makers
Fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture that balances autonomy with shared accountability
Partners with the Executive Director to translate vision into clear organizational priorities and multi-year strategies
Leads annual and quarterly planning processes, ensuring staff are aligned on goals and how they’ll get there
Evaluates new opportunities against mission, capacity, and timing, making tough calls when needed
Ensures timely, transparent communication across teams and leadership, avoiding silos and confusion
Steps in to make high-leverage decisions when needed, especially in moments of ambiguity or urgency
Helps the team balance responsiveness with focus, knowing when to move quickly and when to hold the line
Builds and maintains lightweight, effective systems to track timelines, budgets, deliverables, and capacity
Oversees the execution of major cross-functional efforts, such as assessment roadmap, development of an independent organizational entity, ensuring scalable systems and infrastructure are in place to support long-term growth
Leads cross-functional coordination by partnering with the Operations Manager to ensure finance and grant processes facilitate execution. Provides oversight of floating grant accounts, stewards the evolution toward a hybrid operating structure, and builds systems to monitor financial data, project timelines, and initiative progress, supporting teams to stay focused, aligned, and well-resourced
Develops and administers program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations
Serves as a key resource for program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by program staff, University administrators, or other contingencies
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 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Preferred
Familiarity with the K–12 education landscape, including experience working within or alongside schools, districts, or state agencies, such as through roles in publishing, education nonprofits, or other mission-aligned organizations
Proven track record leading teams or departments in mission-driven settings, such as nonprofit, education, or social impact organizations, particularly through periods of organizational growth, strategic change, or increasing operational complexity
Leading and developing individuals at all levels, with a track record of cultivating emerging leaders through structured support, clear communication, and intentional team-building practices
Demonstrated success designing and implementing systems for project planning, team coordination, budgeting, and grant management, including restricted and unrestricted funding
Skilled communicator with a track record of translating strategy and priorities across internal teams and external stakeholders such as funders, education leaders, and policymakers
Evidence of sound judgment and strategic prioritization, including the ability to assess tradeoffs, say no when needed, and focus an organization on high-impact work
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with a disciplined approach to managing multiple priorities and aligning team efforts
Recognized for a leadership style rooted in humility, clarity, and trust, with a service-oriented approach to collaboration
Benefits
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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