layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

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

LAYIQ - Program Operations Analyst at University of Chicago

Experience: Experience working in or alongside software development teams, in roles such as developer, product, QA, technical support, or data, and familiarity with how software is built and released.
Experience working with customers, users, or partners, such as in customer service, technical support, or customer success roles, understanding their needs and finding solutions.
Experience coordinating projects, events, or programs, including planning timelines, working through obstacles, and supporting decision-making.
Experience improving how teams stay organized and synthesizing information into clear, actionable reports.
Experience with complex fields or systems, such as science, healthcare, technology, finance, or engineering, and figuring out unfamiliar concepts and processes.
Exposure to biology, genetics, cancer biology , or a related science, through coursework or professional experience.
Preferred Competencies
Shows curiosity and a desire to learn, quickly grasping new concepts in cancer genomics, research, and technology, adopting new software and tools with ease, asking insightful questions, and seeking knowledge beyond the tasks at hand.
Applies analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward action, helping to bring structure to ambiguous situations, identifying gaps or risks, and working with the team to develop practical solutions.
Develops an understanding of how the program's parts connect, including contracts, timelines, teams, and deliverables, and contributes ideas to improve processes that support the team's work.
Stays highly organized and detail-oriented, tracking moving pieces, adapting to changing priorities, following up on outstanding items, closing the loop on tasks, and catching errors before they become problems.
Helps organize and facilitate meetings, supporting focused discussions and ensuring decisions, owners, and next steps are captured and followed through, while recognizing when additional coordination is needed to move work forward.
Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, delivering effective updates, raising risks, blockers, and potential delays early, and tailoring messages to different audiences.
Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with scientists, engineers, and administrators and readily supporting colleagues when needed.
Serves as a dependable contact for external collaborators and partners, building trust through consistent follow-through.
Exercises sound judgment, learning when to act on their own and when to seek guidance, and handles confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Seeks increasing responsibility and ownership, acts on feedback, learns from mistakes, and demonstrates continuous growth and improvement.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (preferred)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
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
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type

Program Operations Analyst

Employer job description

About the Department

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary

Benefits Eligible

About this listing

Listing check

Before you apply

Similar jobs

Similar jobs

Employer job description

About the Department

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary ​

Benefits Eligible

About this listing

Listing check

Before you apply

Similar jobs

Similar jobs

Salary