Executive Director

dfi.uchicago.edu

Chicago, IL, USA
Base: $85,251.00 - $110,325.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Fully remote
5-7 years work experience in related discipline
Fundraising with foundations and government agencies
Budget management and financial oversight
The Executive Director is responsible for translating an ambitious intellectual vision into institutional reality while managing all operational aspects of the Chicago Center for Computational Social Science

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director is responsible for translating an ambitious intellectual vision into institutional reality while managing all operational aspects of the Chicago Center for Computational Social Science.
  • The role requires generating and overseeing a diversified financial portfolio with a five-year goal of full self-sufficiency through external grants, industry partnerships, and indirect cost recovery.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs including health, retirement, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for translating an ambitious intellectual vision into institutional reality while managing all operational aspects of the Chicago Center for Computational Social Science.

Salary

Base: $85,251.00 - $110,325.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years work experience in related discipline
  • Fundraising with foundations and government agencies
  • Budget management and financial oversight
  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Cross-disciplinary research environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Master's or Ph.D. in social science or computational field
  • Familiarity with AI and large-scale data methods
  • Experience with federal grant administration
  • Strong independent judgment and comfort with ambiguity
  • Genuine curiosity about computation and social theory

Key Requirements

  • Minimum college degree required
  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience
  • Three years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Background in research administration or center management

Work Rights

Not specified

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