layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

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

Assistant Director, Programs and Operations at University of Chicago | LAYIQ

Serves as the primary administrative and operational partner to the Faculty Director, supporting strategic priorities, special projects, faculty engagement efforts, and the overall management of Center operations.
Manages the Center's annual operating budget, including forecasting, expense approval, financial tracking, reconciliations, and maintaining real-time budget reports for the Faculty Director.
Prepares monthly budget analyses, projections, and financial reports and supports the annual budget planning process to ensure effective stewardship of Center resources.
Supports the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that enhance the visibility, reach, impact, and long-term growth of the Center.
Identifies and evaluates opportunities for new programs, services, research initiatives, and other forward-looking projects that advance the Center's mission and value stakeholders.
Coordinates research support activities, surveys, data collection efforts, and other initiatives that strengthen the Center's research capabilities and impact.
Prepares reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other analyses to support Center planning, faculty activities, and leadership decision-making.
Manages faculty recruitment logistics and processes, serving as the primary point of contact for candidates; and coordinating interviews, visits, meetings, and related activities.
Provides administrative and project support to faculty related to research initiatives, meetings, communications, and other Center activities.
Manages relationships with vendors and external partners, including contract coordination, invoice processing, expense tracking, and payment administration.
In partnership with Booth Marketing, oversees and maintains the Center's website, digital content, and communication channels to support engagement and outreach efforts.
Coordinates the planning and execution of weekly workshops, seminars, and faculty meetings, including scheduling, communications, registrations, and logistical support.
Plans and manages occasional conferences, summits, and special events, including project management, stakeholder coordination, travel arrangements, vendor management, and event-day support.
Performs some routine and complex assignments for the unit usually in the areas of finance, event planning or support services. Initiate the hiring process of students and staff for a unit, which includes the processing of payroll.
Assists in the monitoring of the various financial and budgetary activities, including vendors contracts. Preparing and monitoring the budget for a unit.
Performs other related work as needed.

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