Engineering Technician (Engineering & Public Works) - Village of Schaumburg

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Engineering Technician (Engineering & Public Works)
 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.
 
STARTING PAY RATE:  $26.85 - $30.12 per hour based on a 35-hour workweek.  Salary dependent on qualifications.  The salary range for this position is $26.85 - $39.93.  This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website. 
 
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
 
JOB SUMMARY:

This position utilizes computer systems, including MicroStation, AutoCAD, Office 365 applications, Adobe PDF, Bluebeam, ArcGIS, and CityWorks for various applications; prepares engineering drawings and various exhibits; assists engineers in various project design applications;  maintains records of project site information and other department file management records; reviews and recommends utility permit requests for approval and issuance of permits; provides various services to other Village departments and agencies as necessary. Position requires self-discipline, accurate scheduling, spontaneous problem resolution, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Work performed impacts Village employees, residents, and business owners.
 
To succeed in this role the ideal candidate will need to effectively communicate to a full range of people, prioritize tasks and responsibilities with accuracy,  problem solve efficiently, and be able to shift gears comfortably.
 
JOB DUTIES: 

1.    Coordinates permit applications from various utility companies and conducts in office plan/drawing reviews against village right-of-way ordinances. Recommends approval and issuance of utility permits to the Engineering Division Manager.
2.    Acts as liaison to resolve issues between utility companies and village staff, residents, and businesses.
3.    Calculates permit fees based on linear footage of underground improvements and manages invoicing for utility company registration and permitting.
4.    Communicates, verbally and in writing, complaints/issues with residents and staff related to utility company infrastructure.
5.    Responsible to manage special projects, as directed by their supervisor, consisting of small capital projects, project management and coordination among employees and other customers both within and outside of EPW.
6.    Prepares computer generated plans, exhibits, and details utilizing MicroStation, AutoCAD, or ArcGIS.
7.    Develops own schedule based on work requirements and knowledge of the field.
8.    Assists department operational staff in researching JULIE locates.
9.    Investigates damages to underground Village infrastructure caused by private utility work.
10.    Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALFICATIONS:

1.    Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field. 
2.    A minimum of two years of experience using and implementing MicroStation software and/or ArcGIS applications.
3.    Possession of a valid driver’s license.
4.    Proficiency with current computer software systems, including email, calendar programs, job specific software, and customer service systems preferred or within the first six months of employment.
 
BENEFITS:

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package which includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.
 
SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications.  Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

For more information and to apply please visit: Village of Schaumburg 

Research Project Manager - Food for Climate League - Remote

For more information and to apply please visit: LinkedIn 

One of the key barriers to widespread adoption of climate-smart eating is the perception of it. All too often, people believe sustainable food culture is not for them: elitist, flavorless, expensive, or too difficult. We will not reach global climate goals in the short timeline given to us by scientists unless we make the sustainable food movement enticing, accessible, and culturally relevant to the majority of the world’s population. At FCL, we are working to accomplish this. In doing so, we aim to build an equitable, nutritious, and sustainable food system for all that respects people’s core needs, values, and cultural diversity.

Food for Climate League is looking for a Research Project Manager invested in driving sustainable food behaviors. The Research Project Manager will work under the Director of Research and Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for managing the execution of up to three research projects at once, as well as assisting with the research itself. This may include: contributing to the methodology development; supporting research analysis; supporting ideation sessions, interviews, collective visioning sessions, and focus groups; developing and testing of prototypes; and assistance coordinating with research vendors and partners.

Food for Climate League is a trailblazing, female-led 501(c)3 nonprofit working to make climate-smart eating the norm. Climate-smart eating is plant-forward, regenerative, and respectful of resources; it celebrates diversity, improves human nutrition, connects communities, is affordable and accessible to all, and preserves our shared planet. Honored on Fast Company’s 2022 list of World Changing Ideas, we collaboratively create toolkits, programs, and campaigns—founded in original behavioral science research—to help make climate-smart eating accessible, enticing, and culturally relevant to the masses. By connecting the dots between sustainable food culture and people's unique needs, values, and cultures, we can shift the perception of climate-smart eating and drive engagement.

At FCL, we utilize a research-driven, people-oriented framework focused on equity and cultural identities to facilitate a deep understanding of how people think and how they make decisions. By doing so, we create narratives and implementation strategies that position climate-smart foods as accessible, enticing, and culturally relevant to the masses.

Furthermore, we take into account the complexities of climate psychology, behavioral theory, and the intention-action gap.

To do this, we use…

• Human-Centered Design and Self-Determination Theory to assess people’s core needs
• Equity-Centered Community Design and Community-Centered Participatory Design to co-create and evaluate our interventions with the audience of focus
• Behavioral Design to assess where and how to intervene
• Narrative Strategies to re-frame the conversation and shift perceptions
• Food Trend Analyses to link our approach to existing cultural momentum

By connecting climate-smart food culture with people's core needs for control, community, and purpose, FCL supports organizations, businesses, and governments with the tools to effectively and efficiently catalyze supply and demand for food that’s better for us and the planet.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage the GANTT, coordinate all deliverables and tasks in Asana
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, and timelines, and project status reports
• Keep the project team on track for upcoming milestones
• Manage regular team calls
• Lead weekly reporting to the team
• Lead monthly reporting via newsletter to client
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners
• When needed, manage workshops and trainings, sending invitations, arranging tech set up, coordinating with host organization(s), sending emails to attendees

Research

• Conduct literature reviews and landscape analyses
• Review and support interview guidelines and analysis
• Support survey question development and lead survey dissemination
• Lead focus group coordination, recruit participants, and report updates
• Lead interview coordination
• Support prototype development
• Lead final report coordination and assist with the development
• Provide input to dissemination plan
• Support research analysis
• Support final package development

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher at an accredited college or university;
• Proven project management experience;
• Familiarity with project management software and technologies (such as Asana);
• The ability to work independently to solve problems;
• Knowledge of (or willingness to educate oneself on) food systems issues, and the connection between food, agriculture, and the climate crisis;
• Passionate about engaging diverse (Black and POC) audiences in the climate-smart food movement;
• Maturity, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment;
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently to manage one’s time and meet deadlines; and
• Commitment to working collaboratively with a small team of motivated individuals.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years of highly relevant, full-time work experience;
• Experience conducting primary research in one of the following areas: psychology, economics, sociology, or a related field;
• Experience presenting research findings to a lay audience;
• Experience recruiting subjects for online studies using a platform such as Mechanical Turk or Qualtrics;
• Experience using statistical software packages such as SPSS, Stata, etc;
• Experience using software packages for behavioral experiments, such as DirectRT, oTree, Inquisit, or Qualtrics;
• Ability to parse through data and translate findings;
• Strong understanding of food systems issues and interest in food systems change; and
• Excitement about building a sustainable, equitable, and healthy future for people and the planet.
• Knowledge of food systems issues, and the connection between food, agriculture, and the climate crisis;
• Strong interest in food systems change;
• Interest in climate psychology, human-centered design, and/or food choice architecture; and
• Excitement about building a sustainable and healthy future for people and the planet.

 

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter outlining why this position is of interest—and a good fit—at this point in your career, what prior experiences (personal or professional) qualify you for this work, and why you are personally interested in food and climate issues. Please also include a resume and upload this as a single document. Please provide details of two references and indicate whether we can contact them now.

Contact: Ting Ting Eeo, TingTing@foodforclimateleague.org. Please put “Research Project Manager” in the email subject line.

• Compensation: $50-$60K depending on experience and qualifications
• Location: Virtual
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours a week
• Benefits:
• All federal holidays off
• PTO
• Sick days
• Parental leave
• Personal leave
• Floating holidays
• This position also offers:
• A chance to be at the table with visionary leaders and contribute to pioneering work to help catalyze a global cultural shift toward climate-beneficial eating as the norm.
• Mentorship from a world-class team of female food leaders in different countries, with different skill sets, and a combined track record of effecting widespread change toward healthier, more sustainable food for all.
• Opportunity to work with various research partners with expertise in human-centered design and behavior change.
• Access to the inside dialogue, challenges, innovations, and insights of some of the largest, most influential food companies in the world.
• Up-close experience with the process of growing an early-stage venture.

For more information and to apply please visit: LinkedIn 

Assistant Director Policy & Research - Illinois Housing Development Authority - Chicago, IL

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: LinkedIn

About the job

Must be a resident of Illinois or willing to relocate. Flexible scheduling is available, upon completion of a six-month probationary period.

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), one of the Nation’s preeminent Housing Finance Agencies and one of the State’s ten largest financial institutions, is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Policy and Research to build upon their 50+ year leadership in housing finance.

At IHDA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other positions within our organization.

 

What we Offer:

• Paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Medical/dental/vision insurance plans that are effective on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, and flex spending,
• 401(k); immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement/Educational benefit program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusive work culture. At IHDA we value and strive to create and maintain a work environment that promotes recognition and inclusion. IHDA is committed to hiring and investing in individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds, to ensure a range of perspectives and experiences that will inform and guide our work of financing affordable housing within the state of Illinois.

 

Summary:

Assists with the management and administration of Strategic Planning and Reporting’s – Policy and Research team, including staff supervision. Works closely with the SPAR Managing Director and the SPAR Deputy Director to maintain historic and ongoing interdepartmental coordination.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the SPAR Managing Director and SPAR Deputy Director to set goals and objectives for operations of the Policy and Research team and the SPAR Department. This includes major assistance with department budget development and management.
• Establish and manage the Research/Policy Agenda for SPAR – this is an evolving document with short- and long-term deliverables for all endeavors. Endeavors may be recommended or required by statute, rule, or mandate. Design the research and data standards and train staff accordingly. Identify SPAR staff needed and coordinate across departments within IHDA to execute the Agenda in a timely manner.
• Continually develop and maintain expertise in all major state and federal housing programs for multiple purposes for usage in Federal and State housing plans and performance reports; for technical assistance as a public information source; and for use at meeting/speaking engagements.
• Assist in the development of the Annual Governor’s Report and the State’s Annual Comprehensive Housing Plan and related progress reports, including providing staff assistance to the Housing Task Force, its Executive Committee, Interagency Subcommittee and related working groups. Assist with administration of the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act (AHPAA ).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors’ degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Planning, or a related field; Masters’ degree preferred (MUP, MPA, MBA). Recommended three years’ minimum experience in operations of housing programs and supervisory experience of professional staff.

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: LinkedIn

Neighborhood Services Advocate - Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 35th Ward - Chicago, IL

 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ADVOCATE

ALDERMAN CARLOS RAMIREZ- ROSA, 35TH WARD, CITY OF CHICAGO

DESCRIPTION:

Progressive Chicago Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa seeks a hardworking and outgoing individual
to serve the thirty-fifth ward’s residents as a Neighborhood Services Advocate. The Neighborhood
Services Advocate will assist the Neighborhood Services Director in the delivery of timely and
quality resident services; acts as a liaison to municipal, state, county and federal agencies for the
Alderman and residents; answers the telephone and answers resident requests for general
information, and other inquiries; and answers casework correspondence and verbal
communications with residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● A minimum of an associate’s degree preferred. Alternatively, two years of related

experience;

● Ability to perform essential job duties below;

● Compassion and respect for all people;

● Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others;

● Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and

professional manner;

● Excellent organizational skills;

● Professional telephone manner;

● Excellent oral and written communication skills;

● Knowledge of office computer applications;

● English-Spanish bilingual; and

● Knowledge of municipal, county, state, and federal agencies and departments preferred.

DUTIES:

● Answers telephone calls and takes messages when appropriate;

● Greets visitors to the ward office;

● Assists persons who have appointments and works closely with the Chief of Staff to

ensure that the Alderman’s appointments are on time and that the Alderman and Chief of

Staff are aware of the visitor's arrival;

● Drafts both form and individual responses to resident mail and email in coordination with

the Neighborhood Services Director and Legislative and Policy Director;

● Assists with processing of resident mail;

● Responds to resident requests for information;

● Maintains ward office reception area;

● Documents resident opinions on issues communicated via telephone, including full name,

address, and all relevant information as appropriate;

● Answers resident letters and helps residents with service requests;

● Responds to resident calls and e-mail, and handles casework assignments;

● Acts as a liaison to municipal, county, state and federal officials and other persons or

groups to form effective relationships for the Alderman;

● Assesses casework for problems requiring legislation and makes recommendations;

● Screens and refers cases, when appropriate, to other agencies and offices;

● Meets attendance requirements as established by the office;

● Maintains a good working relationship with the Alderman, staff, and residents;

● Works well under pressure and handles stress;

● Accepts performance-based criticism and direction;

● Works a flexible schedule including long hours, nights and weekends; and

● Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS & COMPENSATION:

● This is a full-time hourly position with a health stipend;

● You must be a resident of the City of Chicago in order to apply;

● Work is performed in an office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate;

● Ability to work in a shared office space without an expectation of privacy;

● The ideal start date is December 2022.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send your resume with a cover letter to jessica@aldermancarlosrosa.org for consideration.

Equal opportunity employer.

Tax Policy Analyst - Cook County, IL

COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Tax Policy Analyst - Opportunity in Chicago

The Cook County Office of the President is seeking a Tax Policy Analyst to join our team.
Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public
service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’
population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance
the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban
planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the
best that public service has to offer.

Under the direction of the Director of Tax Policy, assists in policy research and development.
Contributes to the development of memoranda and recommendations relevant to state and local
government and community stakeholders. Assists with property tax data collection, policy
development, policy analysis, and policy presentations. Responds to requests from policy lead,
community agencies, and the public for subject matter population data and reports. Develops and
implements policy and provides recommendations concerning inefficient procedures to develop
more effective work methods. Assists with the development and implementation of strategic plans
while providing administrative support to the Director and any working groups established to assist
in the areas of assessment and tax policy.

How do I apply?

Please submit a Cover letter and Resume to Shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov.

When are Resumes due?

Until Filled.

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY:

• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and

trades.

• Health Care – Cook County established the nation’s first blood bank in 1937. Cook County

Hospital was the first to have a dedicated unit for trauma services. Today our healthcare

system treats more cancer patients than any other provider in the metropolitan area.

• Technology – Cook County’s Bureau of Technology provides technology support to Cook

County offices and employees, with its wide area network providing service to more than 120

municipalities.

• Courts – Cook County oversees one of the nation’s largest unified criminal and civil justice

system and administers the largest single jail site in the country.

• Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.

• Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and

collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.

• Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections

in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

Location:

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in
the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as
Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning
restaurants and plenty of shopping!
In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the
suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorist, and bicycle share rentals
and local bike lanes for bicyclist.

Benefits:

Cook County employees have access to a variety of benefits, including:

• Medical and Pharmacy Plans

• Dental Plans

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care and Dependent Care

• Life Insurance – Group Term and Supplemental Life

• Commuter Benefits

• Pre-paid Legal Services

• Retirement Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay

Post Offer testing:

This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background

check, drug screen and medical examination.

PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-1 AND COOK COUNTY’S MANDATORY COVID-

19 VACCINATION POLICY, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED

TO EITHER SUBMIT PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION OR A REQUEST FOR

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PRIOR TO THE START OF

EMPLOYMENT. PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING HYPERLINKS FOR THE FULL TEXT OF

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-1 AND THE COOK COUNTY MANDATORY COVID-19

VACCINATION POLICY.

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-1

Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel

Rules, this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or

factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman exempt

position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to

establish actual residency within Cook County.

Remote Program Administrator - Policy & Advocacy for Susan G. Komen

For more information and to apply please visit: LinkedIn

About Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 30 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment, and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What You'll Be Doing in the role of Program Administrator

Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Susan G. Komen is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states and in Washington, D.C. Komen works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the advocacy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission.

The Program Administrator, Policy & Advocacy will provide high-level administrative support for Komen’s Center for Public Policy’s (CPP) programs, initiatives, and events; assist in the coordination of efforts across CPP areas; support the team in building relationships with stakeholders; and assist with gathering content to report activities and communicate about CPP’s work as needed.

What You Will Bring To The Table

Provide administrative support for Komen’s Center for Public Policy (CPP) programs and staff.

Coordinates activities across program areas of the Public Policy and Advocacy team.

Coordinates logistics and materials for CPP events and projects, including the Komen Advocacy Summit, state lobby days, trainings, webinars, etc.

Assists with Center for Public Policy communications.

Assists with federal and state lobbying reporting.

Manages contracts and invoice processing for Public Policy & Advocacy department, including reviewing for accuracy; coding appropriate cost center, project code, and lobbying expense; and securing approval for payment.

Supports Public Policy & Advocacy department with travel, scheduling, expense reports, meeting logistics, etc.

Assists with preparation of summaries on CPP events and accomplishments.

Assists in the coordination and follow-up of consultants’ activities. Ensures monthly/weekly reports are received and are accurate.

Assist in development and fundraising activities as directed, in order to grow the public policy and advocacy team’s capacity and reach.

Monitors designated legislative and health policy and news websites on the state and federal issues, conducts basic online research and gathers data related to Komen’s advocacy priorities or other matters.

Promote an organizational culture that values trust, commitment to the mission, scientific integrity, and professional and organizational growth.

Other duties as assigned.

We Already Know You Will Also Have

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, political science, government affairs, communications, marketing or other relevant field.

2-5 years of related experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Proven ability to work independently and creatively, meeting strict deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.

Solid organizational skills and high-level proficiency with MS Office products.

Strong interpersonal skills are required for effective interaction volunteers, elected officials, legislative staff and other high-profile persons.

Working knowledge of the breast cancer public policy and advocacy environment.

Experience working within federal policy, state policy and/or grassroots advocacy.

A team-oriented attitude and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Shows positive approach to work, flexibility, cultural awareness, sensitivity to relationships, security, and confidentiality.

Travel requirements required outside of your office will be less than 25% or more depending on our business needs.

So what's in it for you?

That Is What Komen Provides Away From The Computer

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.

• Competitive salary range - $45-55k annually, exact compensation may vary based on experience, skill set, and location.
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

For more information and to apply please visit: LinkedIn

Junior Project Manager - Education and Child Development - NORC at the University of Chicago

For more information and to apply please visit: LinkedIn

Job Description

West Chicago, IL Hybrid 

Join the Education and Child Development Department at NORC at the University of Chicago as a Project Manager in our education division. Based in our Chicago Loop or Bethesda office, take this opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the department during a time of strategic growth.

 

DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

For more than 40 years, NORC has been committed to conducting high quality education research and technical assistance that helps improve student outcomes. The Education and Child Development department's research covers the full array of education-relevant populations, from pre-school children to the post-graduate doctorate holders.

 

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and proposals, coordinating with applicable departments across the organization (human resources, information technology, grants & contracts, finance and accounting, research, and communications)
• Manage budgets, schedules, timelines, and communications working with project leadership to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the scope of work
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress
• Oversee the day-to-day performance of all members of the project/task team, including staff workload and assignments
• Coordinate and assist with administrative tasks including executing subcontract and consultant agreements; vendor agreements; purchase order agreements; processing invoices; institutional review board applications for human subjects’ protections; etc.
• Manage and facilitate client, vendor, and other third-party relationships
• Convey relevant project information to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop presentation decks, coordinate the drafting of project reports, and edit documents for clarity and conciseness
• Engage in business development activities including responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), and tracking of business development activities and status

 

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required; masters in social sciences, public health or policy, or other relevant discipline preferred
• Strong problem solving and critical reasoning skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
• Diligent attention to detail
• Ability to manage time to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize projects and/or tasks in alignment with larger strategic objectives
• Solid writing skills
• Strong proficiency with MS Office software; Take this opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the one of the nation's most respected research institutions, significantly impacting NORC’s success and service to our clients.

 

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge and experience managing projects throughout the project life cycle (initiation, planning, execution, performance & control, close)
• PMP certification
• Familiarity with budgets, scheduling and CRM software
• Experience in client communications and relationship management
• proficiency with financial and resource management/analysis packages

 

What We Do

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

 

Who We Are

For over 75 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

For more information and to apply please visit: LinkedIn