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Director, STAGE Center Initiatives and Strategy

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-09-25 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Execute strategic priorities and plans for an interdisciplinary center fusing science and art, cultivating new initiatives, grants, and partnerships to drive growth and visibility.

Role type

Senior leadership director (strategy & operations)

Builds

Strategic initiatives, grant-funded programs, and interdisciplinary events merging science and art

Domain

Higher education / Interdisciplinary research (science & art)

Required skills

Strategic planning, grant writing, fundraising, team leadership, stakeholder management, event management, budget administration, partnership development

Preferred skills

Experience in multi-faceted research university environment, background in sciences/engineering/technology

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Design and manage overall growth strategy; strengthen existing partnerships (NSF, Argonne, etc.) and build new ones; supervise staff and provide mentorship; oversee workflow and performance; conduct landscape analyses; identify and write grant proposals; manage budgets; execute high-profile events; develop metrics for impact; recruit students and faculty; create marketing communications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on leader with delegatory structures