Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

Job Description:

• As part of the CEI leadership team, supports the development and implementation of the CEI global strategy through international engagement, program planning and execution, and financial, administrative, and regulatory/compliance oversight
• Works with CEI leadership to engage key global partners and networks.
• Facilitates international research, exchange and academic programs across degree and non-degree areas, including through the development of partnership agreements.
• Supports implementation components of degree and non-degree international educational programs.
• Supports the development and administration of internships and other student-facing opportunities.
• Leverages UChicago Global presence to support student and faculty programs, research initiatives and public facing events for CEI.
• Manages compliance and risk aspects of CEI global activities.
• Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to develop new partnerships and ensure CEI adherence to university policies.
• Provides leadership for and oversees all financial, purchasing, grant, facilities, human resources and support services management activities for unit.
• Manages employees through senior managers. Oversees the development of performance goals, establishes the structure for allocating resources and assessing division or University policies.        
• Leads the creation and maintenance of an international outreach database. Prepares and implements campus-based itineraries for visiting international delegations.
• Establishes and maintains a database of peer and competitor profiles. Helps develop and maintain a database of faculty (international) research topics and international inter-institutional collaborations.
• Develops, maintains, and leads analyzing catalogs and registries of information about student, staff, and faculty international travel.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in public policy, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Significant experience working with an academic institution with global presence.
• Knowledge of higher education and the University of Chicago.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of professional experience in academic administration.
• At least ten years of experience working in higher education, preferably in a coordinating or leadership role.
• Managing budgets, making decisions, and negotiating contracts.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build cooperative, effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders both on and off campus.
• Work with individuals and institutions from diverse cultures and different parts of the world.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, appreciate, and support the mission, traditions, culture, and interactions of an academic community.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent planning, organizational, management and communication skills.
• Manage a wide range of responsibilities and multiple projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions

• Frequent international travel.

Application Documents

•  Resume/CV (required)
•  Cover Letter (required)
•  Three Professional References Contact Information (required)

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