Manage the program tracker to develop and manage detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports to ensure work streams are moving forward.
Identify appropriate resources needed and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Prepare agendas and other documents for facilitating project meetings.
Identifies gaps in program progress, ensuring the research team is meeting deadlines and providing quality deliverables.
Works closely with the UChicago Crime Lab research team evaluating program effectiveness, adjusting program implementation as necessary.
Coordinates the successful integration of partner and affiliate tasks and tracks and reviews the progress of these deliverables, adjusting the program teamâ™s next steps as needed.
Supports the Program Director, Policing Leadership Academy in managing external partnerships by assisting with vital communication such as program updates and meeting preparation.
Acts as a resource for the program team and provides analytical and programmatic guidance. Interprets complex project issues and provides analytical guidance for the program team.
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.
Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to administer the delivery ofservices to program participants and/or beneficiaries such as communicating with programs sponsors and academic advising for undergraduate students.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications Â
Education:
Bachelorâ™s degree in economics, public policy, sociology, or a closely related field.
Advanced degree strongly preferred.
Experience:
Experience with quantitative data analysis to support the research design strongly preferred.
Previous experience working in a research organization or managing research projects strongly preferred.
Previous experience with research strongly preferred.
Previous experience in policing or working with the criminal justice system strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize activities to successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
Knowledge and understanding of crime policy and violence research literature strongly preferred.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
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