at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DepartmentSING Polsky Operations - Administration
About the Department
The Polsky Center brings the power of ideas in the laboratory, classroom, and community to the world. The Polsky Center houses the University of Chicago's technology transfer unit, which manages all University-based intellectual property originating from faculty research and discoveries that can be licensed to industry partners and investors. In addition, through education, resources, and programs, the Polsky Center commercializes discoveries, partners with companies, and attracts venture capital.
The Polsky Center runs a top-ranked business accelerator, the Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge; operates a 34,000 square-foot, multi-disciplinary co-working space called the Polsky Exchange; and manages the George Shultz Innovation Fund that invests in early-stage ventures. The University of Chicago's CREO Department is a unit within the Office of Civic Engagement with a dual reporting line to the Finance and Administration Division that engages in a wide array of real estate services, including asset acquisition, asset disposition, development, asset management, lease negotiation, lease administration, and construction. The CREO team includes seven staff members and a third-party property management team.
Job Summary
This position provides confidential and high-level office and location support activities by acting as a lead and coordinating the work of others. Identifies, enhances, and applies specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the University to which the support is being provided. May ensure the correct functioning of facilities, office and/or business support services.
Commercial Real Estate Operations (CREO) and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are co-located In Harper Court, located at 5235 S Harper Court. The two teams are seeking an organized and proactive Executive Assistant with a dual reporting role to the Associate Vice President of Commercial Real Estate and the Managing Director of the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The successful candidate will provide a wide range of administrative and executive support, including managing executive and team calendars, coordinating travel, preparing reports, supporting select events and assisting with property and asset management tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting real estate or property management offices and/or experience in higher education. The ideal candidate will also have exceptional communication and organizational skills, the ability to solve problems independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Manages executive and team calendars and schedules, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Handles all department administrative tasks such as managing expense reports, ordering supplies, renewing equipment licenses, processing of department vendor invoices.
- Coordinates and plans events and meetings.
- Develops good working relationships with administrative staff supporting other executives, staff, and external partners.
- Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves mostly routine and some complex inquiries.
- Serves as an administrative liaison to third-party property management and parking firms, including processing UChicago staff parking applications and payroll deductions, coordinating identification card/building access, and maintaining shared conference room audio visual equipment.
- Supports select events for CREO and Polsky leadership as needed to supplement existing event management staff.
- Coordinates aggregation of biweekly reports from leadership team to submit to central administration.
- Prepare special reports and summaries, assists in managing daily operation of the office, and may assist in developing administrative goals and policies. Maintains the leader's calendar, exercising considerable discretion and judgment as to priorities and effective use of the leader's time.
- Coordinates special projects as directed by the leader. Prepares write ups for recommendations for operational and administrative problems. May manage a portion of the leader's budget, monitoring and reconciling accounts. Prepares financial and/or administrative reports.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- College or university degree in business administration or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum five years of consistent proven work experience as an assistant to senior management.
- Provides support to a large group.
- Strong experience with online calendaring.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
Preferred Competencies
- Familiarity with UChicago or other higher education institutions.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Handle confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Work independently and collaboratively.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
Working Conditions
- Office environment.
- In-person support on our Hyde Park campus three to four days a week.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe 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
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
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