The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to serve as the Associate Director of Programs and Partnerships for our Education Programs. This newly created role represents an exciting opportunity to shape and expand the Institute’s educational and co-curricular offerings in the fields of energy and climate. The successful candidate will bring subject matter expertise, a creative and entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for program development and student engagement.
Responsibilities
- Develops educational programs and partnerships related to energy and climate change, both internally at the University of Chicago and externally, to create unique student experiences and build the brand of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth.
- Designs, implements, and manages co-curricular programs related to energy and climate, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s strategic goals.
- Develops innovative educational initiatives to enhance student learning and engagement in energy and climate topics.
- Identifies, cultivates, and maintains partnerships with external organizations, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders to enhance the Institute’s educational offerings.
- Collaborates with faculty, staff, and internal University of Chicago partners to create opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning and professional development.
- Contributes to the planning and execution of broader Institute educational programming, including workshops, speaker series, and collaborative projects.
- Manages budgets, timelines, and deliverables for assigned programs.
- Serves as a resource for students, providing guidance and support related to educational opportunities and career pathways in energy and climate.
- Monitors and evaluates program outcomes, providing regular updates and recommendations to leadership.
- Oversees professional staff in the Institute’s educational programs and partnerships group.
- Uses in-depth knowledge and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries such as communicating with programs sponsors and academic advising for undergraduate students.
- Develops and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
- Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental studies, energy policy, sustainability, public policy, or related disciplines.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental studies, energy policy, sustainability, public policy, or related disciplines.
Experience:
- Professional experience in program development, project management, or a related role in the fields of energy, climate change and public policy.
- Working in higher education or with student programs is a plus.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated subject matter knowledge of energy and climate issues, and translate complex concepts into engaging educational programming.
- Strong organizational skills and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with global energy and climate events, such as COP conferences or CERAWeek is a plus.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement creative and impactful programs.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a strong sense of initiative.
- Work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
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