The University of Chicago Hiring for Assistant Director for Business Intelligence – JR19844-3800 at Orland Park, Illinois Full Time

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SING Corporate Engagement

About the Department

The Corporate Engagement Office (CEO) is an integrative operating unit
within the Office of Science, Innovation, National Laboratories, and
Global Initiatives (SING). SING includes Science Strategy, CEO, the
Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship, and Innovation (Polsky Center),
UChicago Global, and contract management and stewardship for Argonne
National Laboratory (Argonne) and Femi National Accelerator Laboratory
(Fermilab). The CEO works with stakeholders at the University of Chicago
and with companies to build partnerships to support and enhance the
University’s missions in research and education, and to accelerate the
translation of new discoveries. The unifying thread of programming
focuses on enabling partnerships, collaboration, and working across
divisions and institutions to translate scholarly pursuits, scientific
discoveries, and technological developments into impact.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Corporate Engagement, the
Assistant Director for Business Intelligence will facilitate corporate
strategy, partnership design and implementation to support the
University’s strategic goals, particularly across science, technology,
and innovation. This individual will work closely within the Corporate
Engagement team to shape and execute strategic engagements which support
the research and educational missions of the University, and to further
the goals of its corporate partners. The candidate will play a key role
in developing company engagement strategies through research and
development of materials related to companies, strategic research
opportunities, and funding opportunities. The Assistant Director for
Business Intelligence will initiate a communications strategy by working
with University senior leadership and faculty to position research
strengths and capabilities for partnering, as well as designing,
negotiating, and implementing partnerships utilizing University
colleagues in Communications, URA, OLC, and the Polsky Center.

This position develops and implements the planning, development, and
implementation of objectives, long-range and strategic plans, and
identifies the strengths and weaknesses. Identifies new external
partners to advance strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-depth research and analysis, formulates preliminary
  strategic recommendations based on key findings, drafts detailed
  briefings outlining engagement opportunities to connect the
  University with industry partners.
• Meets with University leadership and researchers to identify and
  shape collaboration opportunities with corporate partners.
• Collaborates with University Research Administration, Office of
  Legal Counsel, and the Polsky Center to develop and maintain
  industry partner relationships to ensure compliance with University
  policy and procedures.
• Develops and maintains relations with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Assists with the execution of a range of projects related to
  corporate partnerships in research, innovation, career advancement,
  and civic engagement.
• Acts as a researcher and planner for a wide array of efforts led by
  the department/division.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes catalogs and registries of
  information about student, staff, and faculty international travel.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate degree in scientific, or another relevant field.

Experience:

• At least three years work experience working in a relevant setting
  in a company, university, or relevant complex organization.

Preferred Competencies

Strong analytical, communications, and project management skills, with
the ability to guide the strategic implementation of projects in complex
teams.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Examine data, to grasp complicated concepts, draw conclusions, and solve
problems.

Familiarity with scientific terminology with enthusiasm and curiosity
about science and innovation.

Capacity to build rapport and maintain relationships across the
University.

Manage multiple competing priorities.

Work independently and as part of a team.

Possess strong reading comprehension, analytical skills; detail oriented
and organized.

Understand the necessity to exercise discretion and maintain
confidentiality.

Capable of operating in a fast-paced environment and an ability to deal
with ambiguity.