Department

AI Mansueto Institute Administration

About the Department

Successful cities are key to successful societies. Throughout history, cities have represented the vibrancy and ingenuity of humanity by uniting diverse populations and fostering innovation, ultimately enabling societies to flourish. At the Mansueto Institute, we are building on the proud tradition of urban scholarship at the University of Chicago, bringing together ideas and groups to advance research, convene events, and offer opportunities to students, faculty, and others:

Seed Innovative Research - we identify and support the best ideas when they are poised to have an impact, aiming to produce innovative solutions. That’s why we work with partners throughout the University of Chicago to discover promising research across disciplines and provide the support needed to launch these ideas and make a true difference in people’s lives.

Foster Diverse Approaches - our work takes a variety of forms. This includes developing research and initiatives with partners across UChicago and beyond; outreach and collaboration to identify and advance the needs of community; analyzing and presenting data so it makes a meaningful impact on policy questions; bringing together a variety of stakeholders for events on critical issues, from affordable housing to the impact of climate change on cities; training University of Chicago students to better serve and lead the cities of the future through a variety of fellowship and research opportunities; and communicating our work to media, communities, policymakers, and the general public.

Create Partnerships - we work with various schools, departments, centers, institutes, and other units across campus and outside of the University to leverage our resources to turn urban scholarship into impact. At the University of Chicago, we aim to foster a vibrant urban ecosystem. Beyond our walls, we work with community partners, government, the private sector, and others on a variety of efforts to promote a successful urban future.

Job Summary

The Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation seeks a highly motivated part-time Senior Evaluation and Research Scientist to work closely with faculty, researchers, and graduate students at the University of Chicago. This role manages all aspects of planning and administration of the Urban Doctoral Fellows Program (UDF) and solicits and completes research and evaluation projects with other campus and non-campus partners.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Mansueto Institute staff to select each UDF annual cohort.Develops and implements a curriculum plan for bi-monthly UDF meetings each academic year, including writing workshop meetings and professionalization sessions.Schedules and coordinates sessions that integrate previous years’ UDF cohorts to enhance learning and continuity.Creates and manages a process for Fellows to receive ongoing feedback on their work throughout the year.Provides individual advising for Fellows through office hours or other designated mechanisms.Attends staff meetings and provides regular updates on UDF programming and activities.Facilitates end-of-year evaluations of the UDF to assess program effectiveness and areas for improvement.Connects Fellows to relevant resources and support at the University of Chicago.Oversees logistics for UDF sessions, including arranging guest speakers, reserving rooms, ordering lunch, and managing project expenses with timely receipts.Assists the Executive Director of the Mansueto Institute with strategic planning efforts related to the UDF and the broader mission of the Mansueto Institute.Leads and executes program evaluation and research activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, to support effective program assessment and improvement. Collaborates with other campus units and external research partners, ensuring that all research activities comply with institutional, state, and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and mandates.Provides expertise to researchers on compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.Provides expertise to researchers and research support staff. Oversees activities related to data collection and analysis.Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Work Experience:

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

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. in education or a related field.

Experience:

7+ years of work experience related to K-20 education and workforce development research or evaluation.Background in proposal writing for National Science Foundation and Department of Education solicitations, private foundations and other funders.Evidence of written contributions to published papers and/or evaluation reports.Broad experience using evaluation approaches to facilitate ongoing program improvement.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Expertise in R, STATA, SAS, MAXQDA, or Tableau.Knowledge of implementation science, improvement science, or component-based research in the context of education and workforce development.Knowledge about K-20 STEM education topics.Knowledge of school and school district system operations.

Preferred Competencies

Deep knowledge about a dimension of education, training, workforce development or education research.Lead field-based research using accomplished skills in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection.Exceptional oral and written communications skills.Move projects forward in the face of external barriers using interpersonal skills and/or creative solutions.Demonstrates the skill and willingness to take initiative, and proactively anticipate organizational needs. Meet external and internal deadlines.Exceptional time and project management and organizational skills; set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Explain complex education research or evaluation findings to lay audiences.Lead complex problem-solving in education research.Work independently and as an effective team member.Work effectively across the University and with external partners, including with faculty, staff, and students across divisions, schools, and units.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (preferred)References Contact Information (3)(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

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

15

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Pay Range

$90.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Posting Statement
 

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