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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business · 17 hours ago

Director, Center for Applied AI

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$120K/yr - $150K/yr
date7+ years exp

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking a Director for the Center for Applied AI. The Director will lead the research Center, contribute to its strategic direction, and ensure a productive culture while managing staff, partnerships, and financial responsibilities.

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Hiring Manager
Catherine Kornhaber
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Responsibilities

Contribute to strategic planning and visioning with CAAI Faculty Director
Execute vision and mission of the Center
Recruit, mentor, and supervise CAAI staff
Identify opportunities to support research and education through partnerships with academic, industry, and governmental organizations
Provide direction, oversight, and feedback on programming, communication, operations, and lab activities
Cultivate excellence in the Center’s services for researchers, students, and alumni
Lead fundraising efforts and stewardship activities in partnership with the CAAI Faculty Director and internal stakeholders
Manage budget and financial reporting responsibilities for all Center activities

Qualification

Data ScienceAIStrategic PlanningNon-profit ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingCoaching SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 7 years of work experience. Experience may be 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, required
Strong communication skills including coaching, facilitating, negotiating and effective written communications skills required
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies in a sometimes ambiguous and fast-paced environment, required
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills required
Ability to 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 required
Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills required

Preferred

Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Data Science or related field
Professional training in business, non-profit management, or economic policy

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
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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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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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