Department

PSD Data Science Staff

About the Department

The Data Science Institute at the University of Chicago was established to support the development of emerging efforts in data science across the University. The staff in the Data Science Institute support the University’s community of scholars, their shared ideals, and the core values that make the University a singular intellectual destination. Together with the University's deans and department chairs, the Data Science Institute provides the opportunities, infrastructure, and resources that encourage our faculty and other scholars to pursue their finest work. We are part of the Physical Sciences Division which includes departments and several interdisciplinary research institutes and centers.

Job Summary

The Senior Research Program Manager is an integral part of the growing DSI team, responsible for research development, coordination of research initiatives, and programmatic activities for the DSI and research initiative postdoctoral fellows. The Senior Research Program Manager organizes and executes research programs, DSI projects, events, and initiatives. In collaboration with the DSI leadership team and the Senior Director of Research Programs and Strategy in particular, this person designs and executes strategies to partner with schools, programs, and units both within the University of Chicago, and when appropriate with outside organizations as well. They will work with PIs (faculty, postdocs, and others) to identify funding opportunities and when relevant to the DSI, support the application process to help grow research initiatives and DSI capacity. They also implement relevant policies and procedures, and program assessment protocols for the evaluation and improvement of programs.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with Data Science faculty, DSI staff, and research professionals to develop scientific content and research proposals for grant funding

Develops budgets for projects and work with PIs and Research Admin to ensure compliance with reporting requirements; utilizes information included in progress and final reports to create content highlighting research impact and translation of results

Manages day-to-day logistics of research initiatives and postdoctoral scholars program

Analyzes, evaluates, and overcomes program risks, and produces program reports for management and stakeholders

Works closely with DSI leadership, faculty and relevant UChicago partners to plan and develop deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new programs and grant proposals

Develops and manages strong relationships with faculty members and other stakeholders working in the sciences or adjacent areas

Manages hiring and oversight of student research staff, as needed.

Manages stakeholders’ communication, and works with DSI team and leadership to identify new partnership opportunities to elevate and expand existing work to reach a broader, or higher impact, audience

Works closely with the Executive Director and Senior Director of Research Programs & Strategy to identify, launch and sustain research initiatives and programs

Works with faculty and development staff to identify funding opportunities that support key elements of the DSI’s research and program goals, and supports the development of proposals that would enable expansion, growth or research initiative program improvement

Identifies opportunities for events, workshops and other in-person or virtual engagement; coordinates with the communication team and research initiative partners to execute events that promote the profile and research goals of the DSI.

Is responsible for tracking progress, conducting analysis, as well as preparing for and facilitating project meetings

Acts as a resource for a project team and provides analytical guidance. Interprets complex project issues and provides analytical guidance to a project team.

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 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

Previous stakeholder management skills.

Experience in a R1 research university or research related position.

Expertise and/or experience supporting grant applications, private or public sector.

Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams, federal and non-federal agencies and community stakeholders. 

Preferred Competencies

Effective organizational and time management skills with a high degree of attention to details.

Experience with technology, data science and/or interdisciplinary research or team science.

Outstanding working knowledge of project management principles and performance evaluation processes.

Ability to work with and across a complex set of stakeholders, units, and organizations.

Application Documents

Resume/CV (required)

Cover letter (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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$80.00 - $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

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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