Policy & Programs Manager, Research Initiatives (Hybrid)

University of Chicago; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab seeks a Policy Manager to oversee and coordinate organizational projects from inception to completion. You will manage day-to-day operations, facilitate communication across stakeholders, and ensure projects align with organizational goals.

This role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work independently while supporting teams, and experience managing complex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities, including meetings, tasks, and timelines.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with partners, funders, and collaborators.
• Coordinate across stakeholder groups to facilitate smooth communication.
• Draft support materials, presentations, and reports for various audiences.
• Develop and refine processes and procedures for project implementation, tracking, and reporting.
• Support development of outputs including literature reviews, data summaries, and presentations.
• Synthesize research findings for policy, practitioners, and general audiences.
• Provide guidance, training and support to junior staff and project team members.
• Support recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate events, logistics, presentations, outreach, and post-event write ups.
• Assist with other administrative projects as needed and acquire higher level guidance and skills.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization & multitasking

Project management tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

College/university degree in related field

Tools

Project management tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab seeks a Policy Manager to oversee and coordinate organizational projects from inception to completion. You will manage day-to-day operations, facilitate communication across stakeholders, and ensure projects align with organizational goals.

This role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work independently while supporting teams, and experience managing complex initiatives.