Director of Operations and Outreach
3 weeks ago
The Director of Operations and Outreach (DOO) is a key leadership position at Northwestern University, responsible for overseeing the strategic business management and tactical operation of the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI). The DOO will lead the development of the institute's vision, mission, and operating principles, and will be responsible for creating and maintaining the infrastructure operating plan and process to enable efficient operations and compliance with University and funding agency policy.
Key Responsibilities- Develops and implements strategic operation plans to achieve the institute's goals and objectives.
- Manages and coordinates activities of many people in various departments to provide seamless support for the institute's operations and research programs.
- Supervises staff and provides work direction to others, including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Manages capital and operating budget planning, purchasing, and payroll expenditures, and regular reconciliation and reporting to ensure sound financial/fiscal management.
- Coordinates with other budgeting units within the University and interacts with faculty and administration at NU, funding agencies, and university collaborators to ensure smooth execution of the center's/institute's initiatives.
- Initiates and nurtures regular, productive communication with faculty directors, executive committee, advisory board, and sponsors.
- Manages and implements strategic operation plans to achieve the institute's goals and objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field with 5 or more years' experience in administrative or supervisory capacity with exposure to a combination of budgets, finance, grant administration, facilities, staff supervision, and/or human resources.
- 5+ year's management experience with progressively larger responsibilities.
- Interest in the business of higher education and research.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar packages; familiarity with web development.
- Master's degree in Business Administration or a PhD in a relevant science, technology, or engineering discipline.
- Previous management experience in a university environment.
- Experience in grant functions including proposal development, award management close-out.
- Supervisory and hiring experience.
- Experience with coordinating administration between more than one academic institution.
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Director of Operations and Outreach
5 hours ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full timeJob SummaryThe Director of Operations and Outreach plays a pivotal role in leading the strategic business management and tactical operation of the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI). This individual will innovate, implement, and continually enhance the center's/institute's programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels.Key...
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Director of Operations and Outreach
2 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full timeJob SummaryThe Director of Operations and Outreach will lead the strategic business management and tactical operation of the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI). This role will innovate, implement, and continually enhance the center's/institute's programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops the vision, mission,...
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Director of Operations and Outreach
3 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full timeJob SummaryThe Director of Operations and Outreach will lead the strategic business management and tactical operation of the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI). This role will innovate, implement, and continually enhance the center's programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops the vision, mission, and operating...
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Director of Operations and Outreach
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Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full timeJob Summary:The Director of Operations and Outreach will lead the strategic business management and tactical operation of the NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI). This role will innovate, implement, and continually enhance the center's/institute's programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels.Key Responsibilities:Develops the vision, mission,...
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