Job description
Department
PSD Data Science Staff
About the Department
The University of Chicago Data Science Initiative (DSI) is a collaboration of scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners pursuing the methodological, societal, and domain-oriented challenges of our increasingly data-centric world. The DSI is a research center setting the intellectual agenda for the field and an innovator and provider of data education at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Integral to DSI’s success includes the rewarding engagement outside the walls of the University through meaningful partnerships with industry, government, and the community.
Job Summary
The Research Team Coordinator provides managerial and administrative oversight of the Data Science Institute’s research programs and grants. The incumbent performs a range of professional activities in support of research initiatives, seed funding, undergraduate research programs, postdoctoral scholar’s programs and DSI faculty research grant support. Reporting to the DSI Director of Research Programs and Strategy, the Research Program Admin works to meet the needs of the DSI to ensure effective and efficient operations and advance DSI research and postdoctoral programs. This position provides professional support for grant administration, purchasing, procurement, program operations and planning, and academic events and activities.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
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Maintains awareness, reporting timelines, spending and budget management and annual communications needs for all DSI-administered internal research grants.
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Provides Director of Research and Chief of Staff with budget updates as needed.
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Assists in purchasing, reimbursement and monitoring expenses for programs and initiatives.
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Works with the Director of Research and the Research team to coordinate and supervise the Institute’s daily operations.
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Implements protocols for evaluating the effectiveness of research programs.
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Assists DSI leadership team with operational and administrative needs as requested.
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Supports the day-to-day administrative and resource needs of the DSI’s postdoctoral scholars and preceptors.
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Assists in event planning and execution, including creation of workflows and other necessary tracking documents to ensure details are appropriately managed and timelines are attended to.
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Assists in the pursuit of grants and foundation proposals. Supports proposals by working closely with DSI leadership and faculty when appropriate.
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Helps plan and execute events in service to the DSI’s research and educational mission.
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Uses general understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
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Interacts with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
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Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Experience:
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Progressively responsible research or academic program administrative experience.
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Previous experience in academic institutions.
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Previous experience with quality improvement practices.
Preferred Competencies
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Previous experience in an University setting.
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Self-starter who can operate in a complex administrative environment with limited oversight.
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Attention to detail.
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Familiarity with general business practices, in particular budget and deliverable tracking.
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Commitment to providing a high level of service and working in a team environment.
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High degree of professionalism and emotional intelligence.
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Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
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Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
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Strong analytical and organizational skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Working Conditions
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This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Application Documents
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Resume/CV (required)
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Cover Letter (required)
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References (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
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