Hybrid Senior Associate Director, Accelerators and Investments bei UChicago
UChicago · Chicago, IL, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Optionales Büro in Chicago, IL
Department
Booth Polsky Center: Innovation Programs
About the Department
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Oversees the execution of all programming and operations across all accelerator programs. Ensures programs meet cross-functional goals, leverages all available resources, and supports the accelerators long-term strategy.
- Develops, implements, and formalizes the operational and programmatic elements of the accelerators.
- Oversees the curriculum, selection of instructors, and quality of educational programming.
- Manages the annual cohort application process, including review of applications and selection of startups into the program.
- Supports the Senior Director with finances by managing the budget for the education, programming, and associated operations of the accelerators.
- Creates an Accelerator program calendar with clearly defined milestones and metrics to measure internal operational success.
- Manages the cohort application process, including review of applications and selection of startups into the program.
- Supports each startups participation in the program through consistent communication, quality programming execution, events, and drawing upon appropriate resources to connect participants with a network of mentors and investors.
- Oversees communication with all accelerator constituents, including business liaisons, coaches, mentors, student interns, sponsors, and others involved with the program.
- Oversees the existing mentorship program bringing in external leaders with business, technical and domain expertise to mentor, advise and guide startups in the program.
- Oversees contractual engagement with startups participating in the program as well as individual contributors, facilities, non-profit partners, industry partners, and other partners.
- Evaluates program success through feedback, data collection, goal setting, and metric tracking.
- Attends events as a representative of the Polsky Center to build and maintain relationships, stay up-to-date on entrepreneurial initiatives and accelerator programs, and participates in programming hosted by external partners as they relate to the goals and purpose of the accelerators.
- Supports ongoing external and internal marketing strategies to raise national and international awareness of the accelerator program.
- Partners closely across internal teams, including technology development, business development, venture development, marketing, and science student programs, to align accelerator activities with Polsky goals and identify areas for collaboration.
- Identifies and implements improvements to processes, programming, and operations to enhance the effectiveness of accelerator programs.
- Plans and develops program objectives and/or content. Researches and identifies trends and needs and establishes program directions accordingly.
- Serves as a key resource for program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by program staff, University administrators, or other contingencies.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- MBA or PhD.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Familiarity and knowledge of the University of Chicago, its systems, and its constituents.
Preferred Competencies
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
- Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
- Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, such as in person, email, and phone.
- Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Flexibility to occasionally work late or start early for events.
- Travel frequently between Hyde Park campus and Polsky Exchange, and other local destinations, including technology incubators, etc.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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