Director of Operations and Strategic Planning

2 weeks ago


Evanston, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Operations and Outreach (DOO) leads the strategic business management and tactical operation of the Northwestern National Laboratories Institute for Science and Engineering (NNaISE).

The DOO innovates, implements and continually enhances NNaISE's programs and plans to ensure excellence at all levels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Proactively interface with institute senior management, executive committees, and advisory boards.
  • Manage current initiatives and long-term planning in support of NNaISE's education, research, and outreach mission.
  • Foster the collaborative spirit of NNaISE with alliances both internal and external to the University and the National Laboratories.
  • Develop and implement strategic operation plans, reviewing plans, meeting with leadership, and recommending changes and improvements to administrative operations.
  • Oversee existing programs, develop and implement new programs, and coordinate extensive outreach activities.
  • Provide high-level research administration and oversee an extensive and complex sponsored research portfolio.
  • Manage ongoing administrative relationships with funding agencies and many external sponsored research partners.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field with 5 or more years' experience in administrative or supervisory capacity.
  • 5+ years of 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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, and close-out.
Benefits

Northwestern University offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.



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