Associate Vice President for Civic Partnerships and Community Impact

Department Civic Engagement OCE Directors About the Department At the University of Chicago, civic engagement is an institution-wide commitment - grounded in our role as a major research institution and longstanding anchor on the South Side. Across the University and Medical Center, our schools, divisions, and research centers engage with neighboring communities in ways that are shaped by their specific areas of expertise. Together, this work contributes to efforts to strengthen K-12 education, improve local health, support economic growth, promote public safety, and enrich the South Side's vibrant cultural landscape. The University draws on its research, educational, and institutional strengths to contribute to the understanding of and response to complex social challenges. In many cases, this work is informed by engagement with community organizations, civic leaders, and public agencies. Grounded in UChicago's distinctive culture of rigorous inquiry, our approach to civic engagement emphasizes evidence, critical analysis, and diverse perspectives, with the goal of informing solutions that support long-term progress and opportunity. Civic engagement also encompasses UChicago's commitment as an anchor institution to help build a strong, sustainable local economy. UChicago partners on many fronts to help develop an environment where businesses can grow, hire and reinvest locally, and where local workers have robust pathways to employment. More information about the unit can be found at this link: Job Information Job Summary: Reporting to the Chief Strategist for Community Engagement and Partnerships, the Associate Vice President for Civic Partnerships and Community Impact provides strategic leadership for advancing the University's civic engagement priorities through institutional collaboration and strategic partnerships. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the University, the Associate Vice President cultivates relationships with government, philanthropy, higher education, nonprofit organizations, business, and civic institutions; convenes colleagues across schools, divisions, and administrative units; and leads collaborative initiatives that strengthen the University's civic engagement efforts. Working closely with the Chief Strategist, the Associate Vice President translates institutional priorities into coordinated action, develops partnerships that advance shared goals, and identifies opportunities to enhance the University's long-term priorities. Responsibilities Lead implementation of the University's civic engagement priorities established by the Chief Strategist for Community Engagement and Partnerships. Work closely with the Chief Strategist and Assistant Vice President for Community Partnerships to advance partnership opportunities aligned with institutional priorities. Coordinate strategic initiatives involving schools, divisions, and administrative units to advance shared civic engagement goals. Identify opportunities to better align institutional expertise and resources around community priorities. Advise the Chief Strategist on emerging partnership opportunities, institutional needs, and approaches that strengthen civic engagement. Monitor implementation of major civic engagement initiatives and recommend operational and strategic improvements. Cultivate and steward executive-level relationships with leaders across government, philanthropy, higher education, nonprofit organizations, business, and civic institutions. Identify, develop, and manage partnerships that advance University priorities and create opportunities for collaboration. Represent the Office of Civic Engagement in regional partnerships, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives. Evaluate emerging partnership opportunities and recommend those that best align with institutional priorities. Negotiate and coordinate collaborative initiatives involving external organizations and University partners. Convene colleagues across schools, divisions, and administrative units to advance coordinated civic engagement initiatives. Guide implementation of initiatives requiring coordination among multiple University units. Identify and address barriers to effective collaboration across organizational boundaries. Foster communication, shared accountability, and sustained collaboration among participating partners. Develop implementation plans, priorities, and performance measures for major civic engagement initiatives. Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for project teams, consultants, and cross-functional working groups supporting civic engagement initiatives. Assess partnership effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen institutional impact. Prepare strategic analyses, recommendations, and briefing materials for the Chief Strategist #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Chicago