About this Associate Director, CIIC role at University of Chicago
Department
PME Immunoengineering Center
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Helps develop and execute the strategic plan for the CIIC, encompassing scientific priorities, research infrastructure, funding strategies, communications, and partnerships.
- Serves as liaison between the CIIC and the Immunoengineering and Bioengineering Institute to align strategic research goals, optimize shared infrastructure, and programming.
- Partners with faculty to identify appropriate federal and private grant opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and develop and maintain detailed knowledge of faculty research interests and strengths. Serves as liaison to PME and University administrative offices and external agencies; engages with federal, non-profit, philanthropic, and corporate sources.
- Manages the Immunoengineering Postdoctoral Training (ImEPosT) T32 Program (NIH grant), ensuring the program runs on budget and all postdoctoral fellows complete training objectives in a timely fashion.
- Ensures compliance with requirements of funding sources, such as submitting program plans, providing progress reports, and final reports.
- Provides data analysis, updates, and regular reports on CIIC programs and initiatives, and other reports on request from the CIIC leadership.
- In collaboration with the PME Marketing and Communications team, develops and executes a communications plan for enhancing visibility of the CIIC to both external and internal audiences.
- Organizes and implements immunoengineering-oriented programming for faculty and trainees, such as Works-in-Progress Seminars, Grant Writing Workshops, fundraising activities, and alumni/industry workshops.
- Facilitates joint academic and community programming, including co-sponsored symposia, workshops, and working groups, to enhance the visibility, scientific synergy, and translational impact of Chicago's immunoengineering ecosystem.
- Improves CIIC program delivery and designs innovative initiatives that expand program reach.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of shared research infrastructure, focusing on shared user and core facilities, and manages affiliated staff.
- Manages program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations.
- Develops and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate
- Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information..
- 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:
- Graduate degree in bioengineering, immunology, or a related field.
Experience:
- Scientific writing and/or grant and proposal development experience.
- Familiarity with the higher education environment.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective time management and organizational skills; remain attentive to details while handling multiple concurrent tasks and during high-demand periods.
- Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Work independently with a high degree of initiative.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3) (required)
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Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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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.
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