Managing Director

Department

PSD Chemistry:
Staff Leadership

About the Department

One of the first departments founded at the University of Chicago was the Department of Chemistry. Since its inception, the Department of Chemistry has embodied the University's central mission of excellence in both research and teaching. The University of Chicago has been the recipient of more than 73 Nobel Prize recipients, 15 of which came from the Department of Chemistry. Our current faculty has considerable strength in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as in interdisciplinary research that delves into biology, physics, and materials science.

The Department is a community of over 500, including faculty, students, postdoctoral scholars and staff. Our academic support group operates the graduate and undergraduate educational programs for the department, including 60 undergraduate Chemistry majors and nearly 300 graduate students. Close student-faculty interactions have been a hallmark of our department for over a century. These have fostered a unique intellectual environment that both ensures superb graduate education and continues to produce important and exciting scientific discoveries.

Job Summary

The Managing Director oversees all aspects of the administration of the Department of Chemistry, managing a team of professional staff responsible for the development and implementation of the Department of Chemistry's research and education mission. Communicates and collaborates with internal and external partners and divisional/University leadership to achieve strategic priorities. Identifies new external partners to advance strategic priorities. Sets standards and guidelines for staff/faculty interactions.

Ensures the department meets financial targets.

Responsibilities

* Serves as the most senior staff leader within the Department of Chemistry, working closely with Department Chair to set administrative and operational goals for the department and implement strategic plans.

* Acts as primary department liaison with Division on matters of budget, space, facilities, human resources, and development.

* Manages the daily operations of the department.

* Oversees and manages the work of at least 5 administrative staff.

* Oversees departmental facilities, and the operations, allocation, and moving of research and office space.

* Direct management of department operating account. Advises Chair and liaises with the Local Business Center on business and financial functions.

* Supervises departmental staff who ensure that that department's HR needs are met including oversight of training, reviews, performance management, and termination of staff.

* Directs the work of departmental staff to ensure that the appointment of postdocs and visiting scholars works smoothly and efficiently.

* Allocates faculty and department support staff from the administrative pool.

* Works closely with faculty, staff, and other campus leaders to assure the effective function of the departmental mission.

* Oversees the work of the Building Manager to ensure that proper functioning of classrooms, teaching labs, and academic mission.

* Works with Chair and Faculty Affairs Administrator on matters of faculty recruitment and retention, such as laboratory and office set-ups.

* Works with Chair and Department Instrumentation Committee to assure proper functioning of departmental core facilities (instrumentation, staff, and recharge rates).

* Oversees department's internal and external communication, department events, and alumni relations.

* Works with Chair and EDI committee on department diversity initiatives and training.

* Works with Environment Health & Safety, PSD Laboratory Safety Specialist, Safety Committee, and research group safety representatives to ensure safety compliance and the safe operation of research and educational labs.

* Troubleshoots a range of complex problems for the department in collaboration with central offices.

* Manages the daily operations of an organizational unit or assists with managing the daily operations of a larger organizational unit, primarily in the areas of financial, purchasing, grant, facilities, human resources, and support services management. Ensures compliance of staff with organizational, University, and other relevant policies and guidelines.

* Manages all financial activities, including financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and procurement. Oversees facilities management, including renovations, moves, maintenance, and ongoing facilities operations. Manages the development of all contracts, including those with vendors and other institutions.

* 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 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

* -
- Preferred Qualifications

Education:

* Advanced…