University of Chicago · 1 month ago
Director, Center for Applied AI
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution known for its influential business education. They are seeking a Director for the Center for Applied AI, who will lead the strategic direction and ensure a productive culture while managing staff, partnerships, and fundraising efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Contributes to the strategic plan and vision with CAAI Faculty Director
Executes 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
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
Master's degree in business, economics, data science or related field
Volunteer experience, entrepreneur experience, or other experience working in areas related to the mission of the Center
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 skills
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
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, such as in-person, email, and phone
Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach
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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