VP, Civic Partnerships & Community Impact

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks an Associate Vice President for Civic Partnerships and Community Impact to lead and advance the university's civic engagement priorities. Reporting to the Chief Strategist for Community Engagement and Partnerships, this role builds strategic relationships with government, philanthropy, higher education, nonprofits, business, and civic institutions.

You will translate institutional priorities into coordinated action, develop partnerships that advance shared goals,

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the University's civic engagement priorities established by the Chief Strategist for Community Engagement and Partnerships.
• Work closely with the Chief Strategist and Assistant Vice President for Community Partnerships to advance partnership opportunities aligned with institutional priorities.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives involving schools, divisions, and administrative units to advance shared civic engagement goals.
• Identify opportunities to better align institutional expertise and resources around community priorities.
• Advise the Chief Strategist on emerging partnership opportunities, institutional needs, and approaches that strengthen civic engagement.
• Monitor implementation of major civic engagement initiatives and recommend operational and strategic improvements.
• Cultivate and steward executive-level relationships with leaders across government, philanthropy, higher education, nonprofit organizations, business, and civic institutions.
• Identify, develop, and manage partnerships that advance University priorities and create opportunities for collaboration.
• Represent the Office of Civic Engagement in regional partnerships, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging partnership opportunities and recommend those that best align with institutional priorities.
• Negotiate and coordinate collaborative initiatives involving external organizations and University partners.
• Convene colleagues across schools, divisions, and administrative units to advance coordinated civic engagement initiatives.
• Guide implementation of initiatives requiring coordination among multiple University units.
• Identify and address barriers to effective collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Foster communication, shared accountability, and sustained collaboration among participating partners.
• Develop implementation plans, priorities, and performance measures for major civic engagement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for project teams, consultants, and cross-functional working groups supporting civic engagement initiatives.
• Assess partnership effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen institutional impact.
• Prepare strategic analyses, recommendations, and briefing materials for the Chief Strategist

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks an Associate Vice President for Civic Partnerships and Community Impact to lead and advance the university's civic engagement priorities. Reporting to the Chief Strategist for Community Engagement and Partnerships, this role builds strategic relationships with government, philanthropy, higher education, nonprofits, business, and civic institutions.

You will translate institutional priorities into coordinated action, develop partnerships that advance shared goals,