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Associate Director - Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) (Job ID #167729)

University of Groningen, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Associate Director - Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) (Job ID #167729)

The Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking to fill its Associate Director position. The candidate should have research experience with a focus on government finance and budgeting.Title:

Associate Director - Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) (Job ID #167729)Department:

College of Urban Planning and Public AffairsCategory:

Academic ProfessionalLocation:

ChicagoClose Date:

06/24/2022Description:

This position is responsible for designing, conducting and managing research in the Government Finance Research Center’s (GFRC) priority areas; initiating and supervising new scholarly & research projects; strategic planning and development of new research programs.Duties:Lead GFRC research agendaDevelop intellectual agenda for GFRC research programDesign, conduct, and coordinate research on GFRC initiatives’ core priority areasCoordinate Faculty Advisor Panel in the design of research activitiesAnalyze findings, write research reports, and present research findings to public audiences, policymakers, scholarly audiences and fundersPursue external funding for GFRC research including developing relationships with funders, writing grants and coordinating applications with grants and contracts staffDevelop and promote relationships with peer research organizations in mutually beneficial waysMeet with faculty to provide scholarly support for researchCoordinate dissemination of GFRC and faculty advisory panel research in ways that impact local, state, and national policyMeet with external constituencies to promote and advance Center prioritiesDevelop and manage relationships with potential funders and donorsIn consultation with the Director, create, implement, coordinate and support GFRC External Advisory PanelDevelop relationships with potential panel members including public officials, scholars, and fundersPlan and coordinate External Advisory Panel meetingsRepresent GFRC at campus and non-campus meetingsPerform other related duties and participate in special projects as assignedMinimum Requirements:A minimum of a Master’s degree required (ABD in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Planning, Economics, Political Science with a focus on government finance and budgeting; PhD preferred).Relevant experience in research-based organizations required, preferably in either university, foundation, or nonprofit or civic organization.Experience in research on government finance and budgeting, or related field.Strong writing and communication skills, ability to supervise staff, plan and manage budgets.Preference for demonstrated communications skills, such as publications, demonstrated experience in staff management and budget preparation.

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