Fellows Program Associate — Operations & Research

MacArthur Foundation - Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 562,500 - 687,500; Full time

Job summary

The MacArthur Foundation is seeking an Associate in the Fellows Program in Chicago. This role supports Fellows workflow, manages budgets, and coordinates contracts and travel for external consultants and Fellows Selectors.

You will draft communications for the Fellows Program and Director, and help assemble information for the Selection committee. The Associate works closely with Fellows staff to ensure efficient operations, effective communications, and timely information flow across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience with budgets and financial processes is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets for Fellows.
• Handle contracts and travel for external consultants and selectors.
• Draft and proof communications for the Fellows Program and Director.
• Coordinate information for the Fellows Selection committee.
• Maintain workflow and paperwork for Fellows to become grantees.
• Prepare orientation materials for Selectors.
• Arrange logistics for Selectors meetings and liaise with planners.
• Process expense reports for Fellows program staff.
• Conduct background research on nominees and curate materials for review.

Skills

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related experience

Master’s in Library/Information Science preferred

Tools

Budget software

Relational databases

Job description

The MacArthur Foundation is seeking an Associate in the Fellows Program in Chicago. This role supports Fellows workflow, manages budgets, and coordinates contracts and travel for external consultants and Fellows Selectors.

You will draft communications for the Fellows Program and Director, and help assemble information for the Selection committee. The Associate works closely with Fellows staff to ensure efficient operations, effective communications, and timely information flow across the