Administrative Director
Core
Senior administrative leader responsible for advancing the intellectual mission, strategic priorities, and effective operation of the James Franck Institute (JFI) at the University of Chicago.
Role type
Senior IC administrative director
Builds
Administrative operations, events, communications, and support for interdisciplinary research programs in physics, chemistry, and materials science
Domain
Higher education / Academic research administration
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis | Infrastructure | Client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, project management, staff supervision, budget tracking, event coordination, communications management, policy development, problem solving
Preferred skills
University research environment experience, supervisory experience, fundraising support, grant funding structure knowledge, website management
Technologies
University-specific systems, standard office tools, financial tools, project-management tools
Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor administrative staff; develop administrative procedures and improve workflows; coordinate faculty and postdoctoral appointments; manage institute-wide communications and events; track institute budgets and support fundraising; oversee facilities and space management; maintain institute website and records; support scientific programs through project management and staff development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC