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Director, Strategic Engagement and Board Relations, National Laboratories

Director, Strategic Engagement and Board Relations, National Laboratories

The University Of ChicagoChicago, IL, United States
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
  • Department
  • SING National Laboratories
  • About the Department
  • The University of Chicago Office for National Laboratories broadly oversees the national laboratory board and contract management functions.
  • Job Summary
  • This role leads the planning, development, and implementation of University objectives, long-range and strategic plans, and identifies the University’s strengths and weaknesses. Identifies new external partners to advance strategic priorities.
  • Responsibilities
  • Develops strategy to further UChicago’s leadership of and value added to the DOE national laboratories under its purview.
  • Conceives, executes, and provides strategic oversight of a leadership series offered to the national laboratories.
  • Leads the strategy and development of communications to the DOE to promote UChicago’s value-add to Argonne and Fermilab, provides budget-related updates, and shares board governance activity.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with senior laboratory leaders at Argonne and Fermilab with respect to management & oversight of laboratory as well as board matters. Leads strategic planning and governance effectiveness discussions with same.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with a working group of STEM professionals at the laboratories and UChicago to cross-collaborate and strategically integrate across initiatives, including regional outreach.
  • Oversees the creation of a new partnership between Argonne and UChicago Charter School to promote STEM activities and careers and help develop interest in and pipelines for the national laboratories.
  • Supports AVP National Laboratories / Secretary of Board with respect to executing a restructured governance model including recruiting and onboarding board and committee members and strategic planning of new committee and board topics and themes.
  • Collaborates with the Office of the President on board-related activity involving the President including briefings, logistics, and communications.
  • Performs board gap analysis and provides strategic recommendations related to board membership. Leads the preparation of associated nominating committee-related material such as term sheet, board gap analysis, candidate biographies, Nominating Committee agenda preparation, etc.
  • Leads execution of board, and when appropriate UChicago, related initiatives, strategy, operations, meetings, matters and events; ongoing responsibility for board and national laboratory management (including, but expanded beyond, Board meeting management).
  • Develops strategy with respect to planning, scheduling, planning and execution of board related engagement, matters, meetings, events, communications, and outreach.
  • Initiates and performs ongoing outreach to all board members and other stakeholders as representative of Board Relations office (written, telephonic and in person).
  • Oversees and leads logistics and operational matters for multiple in-person and virtual board meetings, multiple telephonic / virtual board meetings (and exchanges), multiple committee meetings and all board-related strategy sessions, reviews and events.
  • Oversees all board-related web portals and other communication strategies; primary and / or support administrator for SharePoint, BoardVantage and Basecamp dashboard and for transition to new board web portals.
  • Manages board related documentation (term sheets, committee membership, project documentation, contact information, COIs, non-disclosure agreements, etc.).
  • Develops advance material for board meetings, committee meetings, and other board related matters and meetings, including detailed preparation of all Board Books, board folders, and related board materials for both in person and telephonic meetings.
  • Develops board-related metrics, term sheets, tracking documents, project documentation and related board materials in support to Board Chair, Deputy Chair, General and Associate General Counsel and Secretary of Board.
  • Designs, directs, and oversees strategic assessments and Board directed reviews or strategy sessions (both operational and scientific) and activities, including defining objective, setting strategy, developing charge / agenda, coordinating with internal / external stakeholders, identifying committee membership, managing committee interface (pre and post review), executing review and ensuring appropriate follow up. Active participation in such review and follow up activities.
  • Leads oversight of, preparation for, project management of, and attendance at Board of Governors Award Ceremony, from setting initial strategic plan through management of each award selection, outreach to Laboratory and board, in-depth preparation for ceremony, oversight of talking points, and execution of event (12-month cycle).
  • Supports Board Chair and Deputy Chair, UChicago Argonne LLC leadership, Associate Vice President National Laboratories / Board Secretary, board members, and other board leadership for board related or associated matters.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with and oversees other Board Relations and associated team members for board related matters.
  • Acts as a lead researcher and planner for a wide array of efforts led by the department / division.
  • Leads the creation and maintenance of an international outreach database. Prepares and implements campus-based itineraries for visiting international delegations.
  • 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 :
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Advanced degree.
  • Experience :
  • 7 or more years of relevant leadership experience.
  • Preferred Competencies
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Superior interpersonal skills; influence and engage peers and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated experience and confidence to gain the credibility and respect of a diverse and high-performing set of internal and external stakeholders, including present or prospective board members, University and laboratory leaders, representatives from partner institutions, Department of Energy or related agency leadership, etc.
  • Manage extensive workload, meet deadlines, and function both as an effective team member and independently in a multi-priority, demanding environment.
  • Deliver high quality results in a dynamic environment and anticipate and respond to future needs.
  • Apply business knowledge and communications expertise to develop and lead executive-level communications strategies that advance the objectives of Argonne and Fermilab, the University and the broader national laboratory stakeholder community.
  • Positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, written, oral and presentation skills and effectively interface with senior management, staff, and individuals at all levels and in both formal and informal settings.
  • Deliver the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
  • Operate as a highly effective strategic as well as tactical thinker.
  • Working Conditions
  • Perform work outside of regular work hours, and attend evening and weekend board meetings, reviews, and related meetings.
  • Regular travel.
  • Application Documents
  • Resume / CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (required)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
  • Scheduled
  • Weekly Hours
  • 37.5
  • Drug Test Required
  • No
  • Health Screen Required
  • No
  • Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry

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