| Location: Illinois Job Description: - Manages the day-to-day execution of the Clinic program.
- Recruits and retains data science partner organizations for projects to meet demands based on data science student enrollments, in collaboration with the Data Science Initiative leadership.Â
- Develops deep knowledge of the local data science community.
- Communicates and builds professional relationships with corporate, nonprofit, and community partners.
- Gains command and familiarity with data science faculty expertise, as well as industry subject experts affiliated with the Clinic
- Discusses clinic options with students, provides counsel and/or mediates to resolve difficulties or disputes when necessary, and promotes student learning and encourages their professional development.
- Provides information to organizations participating in the clinic and works with them to scope viable project proposals as well as facilitates student learning and evaluation.
- Conducts site visits, as well as telephone/video-based conference calls, with project organization representatives.
- Collaborates closely with the Data Science Initiative staff on clinic-related processes, including project agreements.
- Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
- 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.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications Education: - Bachelorâ™s degree
- Graduate degree in math, statistics, computer science, data science, or related field.
Experience: - Strong foundation in the area of data science.
- Project management experience with AGILE and Scrum.
- Experience with research universities or research environments; experience working with faculty, students and researchers.
Technical Skills or Knowledge: - Student mentoring experience.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to break down complex technical problems.
Preferred Competencies - Work in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
Application Documents - Cover letter (required)
- Resume/CV (required)
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