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Associate Director, Research Data

Associate Director, Research Data

The University of ChicagoChicago, IL, US
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Department

Booth Strategic Initiatives 1

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

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

The Associate Director of Research Data serves as a strategic partner in advancing the University’s research infrastructure by supporting faculty and institutional research initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Data Governance and Stewardship, this role provides high-level leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of non-technical research data projects, ensuring alignment with academic priorities and institutional data governance standards. The Associate Director also contributes to broader data governance and administrative data efforts, providing expert guidance and expanding institutional capacity in data stewardship.

Responsibilities

  • Primarily responsible for working closely with and reports directly to the Director of Data Governance and Stewardship, playing a key role in faculty research support.
  • Develops policies and plans critical to the strategic stewardship of Chicago Booth’s various datasets.
  • Fields requests sent via intake form, creates tickets and routes to appropriate teams / departments, communicates with requesters on status, monitors request until data has been acquired and technology needs have been met.
  • Assists with research data subscriptions, invoices, and payments process.
  • Creates and edits policies, process documentation, communication plans, and training programs.
  • Leads high-priority data governance projects with guidance from Director.
  • Manages data vendor relationships.
  • Collaborates with various centers to help govern research data sets, data sharing, and agreements.
  • Is responsible for tracking progress, conducting analysis, as well as preparing for and facilitating project meetings.
  • Acts as a resource for a project team and provides analytical guidance. Interprets complex project issues and provides analytical guidance to a project team.
  • Performs other related work as needed.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Education :

    Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

    Work Experience :

    Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

    Certifications :

    Preferred Qualifications

    Education :

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Master’s degree.
  • Experience :

  • A minimum five years of experience in research support, data governance, or higher education administration.
  • Designing and facilitating instructional materials, workshops, or professional development related to data literacy or research best practices.
  • Technical Skills or Knowledge :

  • Familiarity with data stewardship, privacy, security, and compliance frameworks, such as IRB, HIPAA, FERPA, etc.
  • Preferred Competencies

  • Demonstrated understanding of the research data lifecycle, metadata standards, and ethical / legal considerations in handling academic research data.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
  • 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, including 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.
  • 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

    Administration & Management

    Role Impact

    Individual Contributor

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    37.5

    Drug Test Required

    No

    Health Screen Required

    No

    Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

    No

    Pay Rate Type

    Salary

    FLSA Status

    Exempt

    Pay Range

    $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

    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, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

    Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

    All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

    The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at : http : / / securityreport.uchicago.edu .Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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