STAGE Initiatives & Operations Lead

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s STAGE Center seeks an Assistant Director of STAGE Initiatives & Operations to drive growth and day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Faculty Director, you will lead administrative functions, develop processes, and build partnerships with faculty, researchers, and external partners to advance STAGE’s interdisciplinary projects.

You will implement strategic plans from the ground up, oversee budgets and timelines, and ensure initiatives run smoothly while fostering a

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative and operational functions for STAGE.
• Identify gaps and develop solutions to fulfill project needs.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support initiatives.
• Plan and manage events and programs, on campus and beyond, across time zones.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Initiative

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in sciences, engineering, or technology

Master's degree or PhD a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Zoom

Box

Job description

The University of Chicago’s STAGE Center seeks an Assistant Director of STAGE Initiatives & Operations to drive growth and day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Faculty Director, you will lead administrative functions, develop processes, and build partnerships with faculty, researchers, and external partners to advance STAGE’s interdisciplinary projects.

You will implement strategic plans from the ground up, oversee budgets and timelines, and ensure initiatives run smoothly while fostering a