Coordinates day-to-day project activities, including preparing for and facilitating meetings, ensuring tasks are completed on time and aligned with project goals.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with partners, funders, and other collaborators; coordinate across stakeholder groups to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration.
Coordinate project communications including drafting support materials, presentations, and reports for various audiences.
Assist with developing and refining processes and procedures for project implementation, tracking, and reporting.
Support development of high-quality project outputs including literature reviews, data summaries, and presentations; assist in synthesizing research findings and translating them for policy, practitioners, and general audiences.
Provide guidance, training and support to junior staff and project team members; support recruitment efforts.
Coordinates events, researches logistics, assists with planning and preparing presentations, event outreach, and post-event write ups.
Assists with other administrative projects as needed and acquire higher level guidance and skills.
Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Bachelors degree.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in team settings.
Preferred Competencies
Strong cross cultural communication abilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in one or more sectors related to DIL's work (including agriculture, education, water treatment and child health).
Working Conditions
Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and flexibly as needed for their respective responsibilities.
This is a hybrid position, with an expected 3 days in-person per week. Candidates will be expected to flexibly come into the office as needed.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Professional References Contact Information (3)(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
Administration & Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$63,210.25 - $81,801.50 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
Yes 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
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Department
SSD Development Economics Center: Staff and Temporary Employees
About the Department
The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.
Job Summary
The job coordinates non-technical (not information technology or construction related) projects from conception to completion. Assists with the assembly of teams and the development of detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports using straightforward problem solving skills.
DIL is seeking a dynamic Policy Manager to oversee and coordinate organizational projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, facilitate communication across stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with organizational goals. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently while supporting collaborative teams, and experience managing complex, multi-faceted initiatives. The Policy Manager will serve as a key liaison between leadership, research teams, implementation partners, and stakeholders.
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