Director of Operations
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Director Of Operations
The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab is seeking a Director of Operations to provide management and responsibility for the labs' daily operational needs. This person will oversee operational teams including finance, human resources, office management, and information technology. The Director of Operations will report to the Leadership Team and work collaboratively with the leadership team to execute on the mission, goals, and objectives of the Crime Lab and Education Lab. The job manages multiple related teams of managers and professional staff responsible for the administration of academic, research, clinical or administrative programs of the University. Responsibilities include: Overseeing and being responsible for day-to-day operations of the Crime Lab and Education Lab, through the management of the functional support teams. Provides strategic direction to these teams and serves as the final decision-maker when necessary. Providing direct oversight to the Finance team. This includes direct supervision; stewardship of the annual budget process; oversight of consultant contracting and external vendor relationships; and providing strategic direction for collaboration with other labs and related University offices. Providing direct oversight to the HR team. This includes direct supervision; providing strategic direction for recruiting and hiring, staff development and coordination with related University offices; serving as the decision-maker in personnel and staffing decisions. Providing direct oversight to the IT team. This includes direct supervision; ensuring all data privacy and security protocols are maintained; providing strategic direction for coordination between labs and with related University offices. Establishing collaborative working relationships across campus and with other partner organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization; Serves as a liaison to administrative units of the University. Working closely with the Faculty Director, Executive Director, Managing Director, and other leadership-level roles on budget planning to ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities, and retains authority of the central operations budget. Promoting an organizational culture that fosters passion for the mission, service to the communities where the organization seeks to have impact, cooperation, open and frequent communication, and teamwork. Identifies and evaluates risks to the organization, staff, partners, finances, goodwill, and image; implement measures to control risks. Supporting staff planning and organizational design efforts, including the development, implementation, and refinement of organization charts to ensure clear roles, effective reporting structures, and alignment with strategic priorities. Managing the implementation of organization-wide goals and strategic priorities by coordinating across research and operations teams, prioritizing effective resource allocation and high-quality execution. As necessary, representing the Crime and Ed Labs in areas that require coordination with UChicago Health Lab, UChicago Inclusive Economy Lab, and/or UChicago Energy and Environment Lab. Managing program operations and administrative functions to include planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget, marketing, fundraising proposal and development. Recommending program content, policies and strategic planning efforts. Performing other related work as needed. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in business or related field, progressively responsible administrative or management experience, supervisory experience, familiarity with financial software and tools, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong analytical skills. Application documents required include a resume and cover letter.
The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab is seeking a Director of Operations to provide management and responsibility for the labs' daily operational needs. This person will oversee operational teams including finance, human resources, office management, and information technology. The Director of Operations will report to the Leadership Team and work collaboratively with the leadership team to execute on the mission, goals, and objectives of the Crime Lab and Education Lab. The job manages multiple related teams of managers and professional staff responsible for the administration of academic, research, clinical or administrative programs of the University. Responsibilities include: Overseeing and being responsible for day-to-day operations of the Crime Lab and Education Lab, through the management of the functional support teams. Provides strategic direction to these teams and serves as the final decision-maker when necessary. Providing direct oversight to the Finance team. This includes direct supervision; stewardship of the annual budget process; oversight of consultant contracting and external vendor relationships; and providing strategic direction for collaboration with other labs and related University offices. Providing direct oversight to the HR team. This includes direct supervision; providing strategic direction for recruiting and hiring, staff development and coordination with related University offices; serving as the decision-maker in personnel and staffing decisions. Providing direct oversight to the IT team. This includes direct supervision; ensuring all data privacy and security protocols are maintained; providing strategic direction for coordination between labs and with related University offices. Establishing collaborative working relationships across campus and with other partner organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization; Serves as a liaison to administrative units of the University. Working closely with the Faculty Director, Executive Director, Managing Director, and other leadership-level roles on budget planning to ensure resources are aligned with strategic priorities, and retains authority of the central operations budget. Promoting an organizational culture that fosters passion for the mission, service to the communities where the organization seeks to have impact, cooperation, open and frequent communication, and teamwork. Identifies and evaluates risks to the organization, staff, partners, finances, goodwill, and image; implement measures to control risks. Supporting staff planning and organizational design efforts, including the development, implementation, and refinement of organization charts to ensure clear roles, effective reporting structures, and alignment with strategic priorities. Managing the implementation of organization-wide goals and strategic priorities by coordinating across research and operations teams, prioritizing effective resource allocation and high-quality execution. As necessary, representing the Crime and Ed Labs in areas that require coordination with UChicago Health Lab, UChicago Inclusive Economy Lab, and/or UChicago Energy and Environment Lab. Managing program operations and administrative functions to include planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget, marketing, fundraising proposal and development. Recommending program content, policies and strategic planning efforts. Performing other related work as needed. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in business or related field, progressively responsible administrative or management experience, supervisory experience, familiarity with financial software and tools, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong analytical skills. Application documents required include a resume and cover letter.