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Executive Director, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Leading the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics by overseeing operations, strategic initiatives, and external engagement for a hub of economic research across the University of Chicago.

Role type

Executive Director (Research Institute)

Builds

Research programs, outreach events, fellowship initiatives, and strategic partnerships for the economics community.

Domain

Higher Education / Economics Research / Public Policy

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

strategic planning, program management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, operations management, financial oversight, policy engagement

Preferred skills

executive leadership experience, organizational development, donor relations, strategic partnerships

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategy for advancing faculty research and communicating findings; Recruit and lead a multidisciplinary team across finance, HR, events, and communications; Manage day-to-day operations and compliance; Liaise with donors, government bodies, and academic units; Formulate and implement fundraising strategies; Oversee financial activities and facilities management.

Seniority

Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship

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