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PME Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
About the Department
The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) was established in
May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, which
was founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to
address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME\'s
rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the
University of Chicago\'s unique partnership with Argonne National
Laboratory. The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is the first
new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first
school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering. In the next
growth phase as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of
world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse
backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The
PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the
forefront while training the next generation of scientific leaders and
entrepreneurs.
Job Summary
Reporting to the STAGE Assistant Director of Operations and Initiatives,
the STAGE Center Program Manager is responsible for a wide variety of
critical duties in support of the Center\'s operations. The Program
Manager coordinates existing and new projects from conception to
completion (theatre, games, film, etc.) through advanced project
management, scheduling and hands-on execution. They will work closely
with the leadership team to create optimal operational and planning
conditions for STAGE to thrive and deliver on its goals. This position
coordinates with a broad range of stakeholders within the Pritzker
School of Molecular Engineering and in the University at large. The
Program Manager also assists with the assembly of teams and the
development of detailed work plans, and partners with others to develop
project needs and timelines, resource plans, and status reports.
Proactiveness, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a
collaborative approach are valued in this role.
Responsibilities
Serves as operational lead across all STAGE projects (theatre, film,
games, etc.) from planning to execution. Works independently to develop
detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and
status reports. Assembles and leads a project team, assigns individual
responsibilities, identifies appropriate resources needed, and develops
schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Leverages planning tools to generate, communicate, and track complex
timelines, milestones, and metrics for project execution and the
achievement of STAGE\'s strategic goals.
Conducts detailed and varied research on all STAGE needs; identifies
products, vendors, people, organizations, and content to support
STAGE\'S unique projects and endeavors. Proposes best options based on
STAGE leadership priorities and guidelines.
Tracks and provides reports on STAGE activities and deliverables in
alignment with internal and external funding agency requirements. Builds
project management systems with end-goals and deliverables in mind.
Develops and maintains tracking systems, documentation, and playbooks
for STAGE\'s work, projects, processes, and initiatives, including but
not limited to maintaining and updating STAGE\'s annual report of
activities.
Functions as core administrator for the Center; uses PME and UChicago
resources and support entities (HR, IT, Marketing, Facilities) to plan
for the cyclical and bespoke needs of each quarter, academic year, and
project. Where appropriate, coordinates with STAGE partners, such as
education or workforce program stakeholders, UChicago entities like the
Global Center or the Office of Career Advancement, andothers, to
complete tasks or troubleshoot issues.
Prepares and executes local, national, and international events and
workshops; coordinates with students, faculty, professionals, and
volunteers; assists as needed with promotional activities.
Leads student recruitment, including writing, posting, and disseminating
ads for student positions; assists with onboarding and offboarding.
Manages and drives results from student staff; provides infrastructure
to assign and receive student work; reinforces the Center\'s project
needs while providing channels of communication and support for student
staff.
Conducts regular website maintenance, quality assurance checks, and
generates content. Works with external partners and on-campus entities
to ensure the website meets all mandated criteria. Keeps information
updated and accurate; posts new articles, photos, etc. highlighting
recent events, partnerships, and project milestones. Makes STAGE\'s work
visible to our broader community through our digital platform.
Supervises the Center Coordinator, oversees task completion, provides
guidance, and acts as a liaison between Center Coordinator and the
larger leadership team.
Exhibits strong critical thinking skills; makes decisions and proposes
solutions based on data, analyzes information from various sources,
questions assumptions, and thinks creatively a
