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Executive Director, Urban Transportation Center, UIC - Chicago, IL

Executive Director, Urban Transportation Center (Job ID #54244)
Urban Planning and Public Affairs
Academic Professional
Chicago
08/24/2015
This position oversees all aspects of the operations for the Urban Transportation Center and acts as principal investigator on a number of research projects
  • Serve as Principal Investigator on various research projects.
  • Oversee unit operations, including leading grants and contract efforts for the unit; ensuring proper use of expenditures.
  • Develop intra college collaborations to further the research agenda of the UTC.
  • Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met.  Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
PhD or Juris Doctor Degree with a strong background in urban transportation, government relations, or urban planning.  Alternatively a master’s degree with an exceptionally strong similar background.
Ten years’ experience in urban transportation or urban planning with expert knowledge of urban transportation systems.
Strong leadership and management capability
Experience in fundraising and business management.
Professional Qualifications. National reputation of accomplishments; a track record of effective leadership and management; and the ability to build consensus and to work within a variety of institutional settings.
For fullest consideration, please apply by August 24, 2015 via the university application system at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board (Job ID #54244).  A completed online application and the following attachments are required for consideration:  a letter of application, resume, and names of three references.   The anticipated start date of the Executive Director appointment will be December 1, 2015. For specific questions about the position, please send an email to CUPPA@uic.edu with a subject line of "UTC Executive Director Search."  UIC is an EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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