Chief of Staff and Culture
Location: Chicago, IL
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR27244
Department
UL Inclusive Economy Lab
About the Department
Founded in 2015, The University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab conducts rigorous research that expands economic opportunity for people harmed by discrimination, disinvestment, and segregation.
Job Summary
The Inclusive Economy Lab (IEL) is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and equity-minded leader to serve as the Chief of Staff and Culture. The ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional judgment, interpersonal skills, and analytical orientation. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief of Staff will serve as a critical partner in supporting the organization as it grows to achieve its goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a staff engagement strategy that fosters a culture that balances rigor and excellence with joy, celebration, and belonging.
- Develop and build relationships with University stakeholders for increased efficiency and visibility of the Lab's work.
- Supervise and support the Operations Team with projects related to communications, data security, development, employee relations, and finance.
- Develop and implement processes and practices for inclusive decision making and change management.
- Oversee the execution of effective All Staff, Leadership Team, and Management Team meetings.
- Support the implementation of new budgeting, time-tracking, and project management tools.
- Review current practices and policies, assessing and analyzing the extent to which they support or hinder the organization's goals.
- Implement and execute organizational multi-year strategic and annual planning processes to identify organizational priorities, goals, and metrics.
- Provide support to the ED and other Leadership team members to execute critical organizational initiatives and special projects as needed.
- Develop and refine the organizational operating model to support a growing team and execution of initiatives.
- Manage unexpected projects/leadership vacancies that emerge that do not have a "home".
- Implement University objectives, as well as long-term strategic plans respective to the department's focus.
- Manage and be accountable for financial objectives of the department.
- Perform 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
- 7+ years leadership experience in a for-profit, nonprofit, government agency, or consulting firm.
- Proven track record of developing effective partnerships and collaborations across stakeholders and interests.
- Direct experience developing and leading strategic plans or successfully supporting large scale change efforts.
- A track record of generating creative, innovative solutions to problems, with human-centered design experience is a plus.
- Strong creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills.
- Strong collaboration and influence skills.
- Excellent people and project management skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfort with ambiguity and enjoys creating structure.
- Ability to take initiative, manage priorities, and work independently.
- Experience and demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Application Documents
- Resume (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: People Manager
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:
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
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