Assistant Director for Business Intelligence

Department
 

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.
• Knowledge or experience working in higher education especially with central administration in a complex research university environment.
• Familiarity with research funding mechanisms as well as applied science and innovation.

Working Conditions

• Typical tasks will require keyboarding; bending; stooping to reach files; light lifting; sitting; standing.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
• Some evening or weekend work on occasion.
• Some travel.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3-5)(required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Administration & Management

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

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