The University of Chicago is hiring a Director of Fellowships, Grants, and Evaluation to provide visionary leadership for the Chicago Forum. In this role, you will spearhead the design and execution of innovative fellowship programs while overseeing research and grant initiatives with transformative impact, ensuring alignment with the university's mission.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic leadership in the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the Chicago Forum fellowship program, including setting recruitment goals, selection criteria, and orientation procedures.
- Lead and mentor program staff, ensuring effective coordination of logistical, administrative, and operational needs.
- Design and implement innovative strategies for disseminating fellowship and grant-supported research, such as organizing symposia, publishing in journals, and leveraging digital platforms.
- Utilize data analysis and reporting to systematically evaluate the impact of initiatives, ensuring continuous refinement and alignment with goals.
- Facilitate connections between Chicago Forum fellows and the University's diverse resources, networks, and opportunities.
- Oversee the dissemination of Chicago Forum-supported research to maximize impact and visibility.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with academic departments, research centers, and external entities to identify synergies and secure funding opportunities.
- Ensure space and logistical needs of fellows are met.
- Oversee comprehensive budget planning and fiscal strategy for grants, fellowships, and research, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Represent the Chicago Forum as a thought leader at conferences, workshops, and University events.
- Stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in higher education, grant management, and fellowship programming.
- Administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
- Develop and communicate program priorities and performance standards and assess operations using these criteria.
- Plan and conduct quality assurance reviews and recommend changes as appropriate.
What We're Looking For
- College or university degree in a related field.
- Knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Nice to Have
- Postgraduate degree.
- Research experience, preferably supported by a thesis paper.
- Proven experience in managing fellowship programs, research grants, or similar initiatives, including designing program structures and establishing selection criteria, preferably within higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage research and course development grant strategies, including preparing budgets and monitoring financial compliance.
- Expertise in program evaluation, including assessing learning outcomes, conducting impact analyses, and driving continuous improvement.
- Strong ability to lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams for operational excellence.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00
- Health insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position located in Chicago, IL.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
