layiq

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worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

Executive Director at University of Chicago | LAYIQ

Lead and implement fundraising strategy with donors, philanthropic foundations, industry partners and public funders (e.g., NSF, NIH, DoD/DoE). Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and institutional partners.
Partner with faculty and MACSS co-directors on developing annual priorities and a three-year implementation roadmap.
Support MACSS professors in the launch of the new undergraduate CSS major, expanded MACSS tracks, doctoral CSS certificate, GIScience Minor, and possible partial or complete overseas (e.g., Hong Kong, Beijing) versions of UChicago degrees.
Development and cultivation of strategic partnerships with key units at the University of Chicago, including the Data Science Institute, the Polsky Center, the College, and other academic divisions and schools.
Use best practices to develop and execute organization's operational and overall strategic plan. Develops and implements relevant policies and procedures and ensures compliance.
The ED is charged with generating and overseeing a diversified financial portfolio-external grants (donors, philanthropic foundations, NSF, NIH, DoD/DoE), industry partnerships, and indirect cost recovery-with a five-year goal of full-self-sufficiency.
Develop industry partnerships (e.g., Google, Microsoft, etc.) and civic partnerships (e.g., City of Chicago, Department of Transportation, etc.) through sponsored research agreements, data-sharing MOUs, internships and fellows-in-residence programs.
Develop collaborations with national and international universities to develop joint initiatives for research and pedagogy.
Advise Social Science Division leadership on computational needs of affiliates.
Lead and executes communications for C3S2 and elevates news of affiliates.
Plan, manage and execute C3S2's signature events — colloquia and workshop series, a summer institute (with SISRM and SICSS ), open house, and annual capstone activities related to AI.
Build and manage a unified C3S2 identity through a coordinated web portal , online engagement with digital and AI tools, events calendar, and a new newsletter and working-paper series.
Lead cross-disciplinary research initiatives and co-mentored student projects.
Provide executive-level management of C3S2’s budget, human resources, and administrative operations.
Oversee financial management across all revenue streams.
Provide leadership for a Center with senior management and serves as a liaison to academic departments, professional organizations and administrative units of the University.
Facilitate leadership review by the Advisory Committee.
In partnership with colleagues, structure, recruit, and organize an Advisory Board of eminent internal and external professionals to assist with the development and continual refinement of strategic focus and implementation tactics.
Maintain compliance with University policies and sponsor requirements.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance organizational culture.
Lead the coordination of space facilities and equipment, including renovations, moves, maintenance and ongoing facilities operations.
Travel domestically and internationally as required to support the Center’s engagements with prospective sites and partners.
Provides leadership for a Center with senior management and serves as a liaison to academic departments, professional organizations and administrative units of the University.
Manages related teams. Establishes department priorities, may be responsible for the management of the center budget, allocates resources and executes strategic plans.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.

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