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Manager, Strategic Partnerships
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Location : Chicago, IL
Time Type : Full time
Posted on : Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID : JR28049
Department
Harris School International Innovation Corp, IIC Sub Group
About the Department
The Applied Data Fellowship (ADF) at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy bridges the gap between data analysis and policy implementation. ADF embeds professionals with strong data skills into U.S. local governments and nonprofits for one year to help translate data insights into actionable policy recommendations and programs.
Job Summary
The Manager, Strategic Partnerships will drive ADF's growth by securing new clients, retaining existing partnerships, and mentoring 30-40 fellows annually. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder management, and overseeing the successful implementation of business development strategies. This is a grant-funded position and subject to renewal.
Responsibilities
- Provide expertise on current engagements and identify new areas for business development.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders internal to UChicago and external clients and other stakeholders.
- Regularly coordinate with stakeholders through update meetings and ensure the program team is consistently informed.
- Develop and implement strategies for project delivery, including designing deliverables, work plans, and tracking outcomes with timely implementation of initiatives.
- Mentor and support fellows, ensuring professional development through regular check-ins and feedback sessions.
- Source opportunities at conferences and workshops, to showcase the impact of ADF.
- Lead strategic planning using data to inform business development outreach and partnership strategies.
- Conceptualize and execute outreach strategies, including events and roundtables, to promote key project themes.
- Contribute to the organization’s thought leadership by identifying global best practices and writing blog posts or opinion pieces.
- Administer the delivery of services to program participants and / or beneficiaries.
- Set and communicate program priorities and performance standards and assess operations using these criteria. Plan and conduct quality assurance reviews and recommend changes as appropriate.
- Perform other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education :
Experience :
Technical Skills or Knowledge :
Working Conditions
Application Documents
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
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
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