Director, Operations and Strategic Initiatives - JR26810-3800

The University of Chicago

Director, Operations and Strategic Initiatives - JR26810-3800

Chicago ,

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Department
Booth Rustandy Center
About the Department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldestbusiness school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes toinfluencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, theschool has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business.Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business educationtransforms students into confident, effective, respected businessleaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school inthe world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, andone in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environswhile offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth oflifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Boothshares the University\'s core values that shape the distinctiveintellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas,and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to businessleads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth facultymembers have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first businessschool to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School ofBusiness, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives is responsible formanaging the Center\'s day-to-day operations and Center-wide enterpriseevents and strategic projects. This role deals with both big picturevisioning and detailed execution. With regard to strategic initiatives,this role supports all areas of the Center\'s strategy, includingprograms and research, and is on point to support articulation of it tokey stakeholders, including the Center\'s advisory council, donors, andstaff. The Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives is alsoresponsible for serving as liaison to accounting to oversee budgeting,as well as financial management, to oversee contracts, procurement,reimbursements. A leader within the team, the Director of Operations andStrategic Initiatives innovates and adapts processes to suit the teamand the unique needs of the Center.
Responsibilities
Develops systems and processes for more efficient execution of theCenter\'s mission, including onboarding new staff, managing budgetsand expenses, tracking team and individual goals.
Liaise with Accounting and Rustandy Center staff to overseebudgeting, financial management, as well as contracts, procurement,reimbursements.
Works closely with the Booth departments that oversee variousadministrative functions such as facilities, IT, and human resourceson related aspects of the Center\'s needs, including, respectively,space and space planning, technology needs.
Oversees the execution of the annual planning process, in which theentire Center participates.
Conducts meaningful team meetings and retreats to build teamcohesion and reinforce values, and the mission of the Center.
Manages key stewardship activities in partnership with Advancement,including Rustandy Center Advisory Council meetings, communications,and annual celebration events.
Leads and provides vision for special projects, including pilotprograms, one-time initiatives, and cross-Center, enterpriseprogramming.
Spearheads communi y building activities among staff.
Leads Rustandy Center measurement and evaluation process.
Leads operational support for research data hub.
Manages the daily operations of an organizational unit or assistswith managing the daily operations of a larger organizational unit,primarily in the areas of financial, purchasing, grant, facilities,human resources and support services management. Ensures complianceof staff with organizational, University and other relevant policiesand guidelines.
Manages all financial activities, including financial analysis andreporting, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable/payable, andprocurement. Oversees facilities management, including renovations,moves, maintenance and ongoing facilities operations. Managesdevelopment of all contracts, including those with vendors and otherinstitutions.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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