Job Info
Department
BSD ADM - Administration
About the Department
The University of Chicago is a private institution encompassing the undergraduate College, six professional schools (Business, Law, Divinity, Public Policy, Medicine and Social Service Administration), four graduate divisions (Biological Sciences, Humanities, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences) and the University of Chicago Medical Center. The broader University enterprise includes Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, and Yerkes Observatory. The Biological Sciences Division (BSD) and the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) are managed by a single Dean/Executive Vice President and comprises the largest unit of the University. The Medical Center oversees the finances and operations of all inpatient and ambulatory services. Physicians who provide patient care services are all appointed in one of the 13 clinical Departments within the BSD. The BSD includes the Pritzker School of Medicine, approximately 24 academic units, degree granting committees, and research centers and institutes. The BSD is located on the University's main campus in Hyde Park, ten minutes south of downtown Chicago. BSD's patient care operations are conducted primarily at the University of Chicago Hospital and clinics, which share the same campus. In addition, we launched a network of clinically integrated community physicians.
Job Summary
Responsible for evaluation of administrative and business processes, eliciting requirements, partnering with stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to optimize clinical, operational and financial programs.
The job uses best practices and knowledge quantitative and qualitative analytical methods to support development of projects from conception to completion.
Responsibilities
- Performs business analysis, requirement gathering, data analytics, and report preparation.
- Works with stakeholders to understand their business objectives.
- Contributes to the development of business optimization strategies for assigned projects.
- Documents and conducts gap analysis between current and future state of business processes.
- Coordinates meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.
- Works effectively within a team of analysts to support and improve multiple project assignments.
- Assists in the monitoring of the various financial and budgetary activities, including vendors contracts. Preparing and monitoring the budget for a unit.
- Researches and analyzes data to create reports, and may create other reports for grants and contracts.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with coursework in finance or accounting.
Experience:- Experience in a business related capacity or internship.
Preferred Competencies
- Ability to handle complex issues, influence and problem-solve.
- Ability to interact comfortably with senior executives, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships throughout the University community.
- Ability to effectively manage a heavy workload, competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Ability to effectively make decisions that represent the mission, values and strategic plan of the organization and leaders.
- Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive materials and situations.
- Ability to have words, actions and behavior reflect a high level of integrity.
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
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Job FamilyAdministration & Management
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusExempt
Pay FrequencyMonthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Benefits EligibleYes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination RequirementYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
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