Vice President, National Laboratories
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Department: President University Leadership

About the Department:

Founded in 1890 by John D. Rockefeller, the University of Chicago is one of the world's leading universities and widely known for its research eminence, its excellent faculty, graduate programs that rank at or near the top of their respective fields, a consistently strong and increasingly diverse student body, and impressive, constantly improved fundraising and endowment growth. The University is located primarily in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago.

The University of Chicago is one of the country's leaders in scientific and technological innovation, in part through its affiliations with two U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories—Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.

Job Information

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for National Laboratories is charged with ensuring the successful stewardship of two U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories, Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), and leveraging ties between them and the University for maximal scientific and technological impact.

Responsibilities:

• Representing the President, provide proactive and day-to-day oversight of Argonne and Fermilab in furtherance of the University's management of these DOE Office of Science Laboratories.
• Serve as CEO of UChicago Argonne, LLC, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Governors for Argonne National Laboratory, and as a member of the Board for the M&O contractor for Fermilab.
• Maintain an active relationship with the DOE at both site offices and at DOE headquarters.
• Maintain a highly visible presence in Washington, DC.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local/regional civic, higher education, and business leaders.
• Collaborate with other leaders in research and innovation to build programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Promote a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Ensure that the distinctive administrative and operational capabilities of the University are brought to bear on the enhancement of the Laboratories.

Competencies:

• Ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Superb analytical skills.
• Scholarly excellence.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience at a Department of Energy national laboratory is ideal.

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Ph.D. or other advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience leading research and administrative functions within a large, complex, research-based enterprise preferred.
• A demonstrated understanding and familiarity with government contracts and government relations preferred.
• Record of accomplishment in building programs that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of a research enterprise preferred.
• Proven track-record of success in serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership preferred.
• Experience attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining top talent preferred.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility:

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Pay Range: Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Union: Non-Union

Job is Exempt: Yes

Drug Test Required: No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No

Health Screen Required: No

Posting Date: 2024-08-16

Remove from Posting On or Before: 2025-02-16

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