Associate Director, Mindworks

Company: University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Department Booth CDR: Operations - White About the Department The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni. -strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/. Job Summary The Associate Director of Mindworks will support its Director in supervising operations and team management, including overseeing Research Professionals and Research Assistants who carry out research operations at Mindworks, and providing supervision of the operations, systems, and facilities that support research to be conducted in the lab by RF-CDR affiliated faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. The Associate Director will also design and manage programs and events to support RF-CDR Lab and Center operations, engagement, and recruitment. This position will have weekend duties, with a typical weekly schedule including four workweek days and one weekend day. Responsibilities Coordinates with the Labs Services Director in managing all procedures, tools, and operations for the research labs, and adjusting and refining these operations when required. Works with CDR management team during weekly meetings to revise and develop Lab policies and procedures to facilitate efficient and effective operations and recruitment of participants. Supervises Mindworks research operations, overseeing the full execution of all faculty, postdoc, and graduate student research projects. This includes all procedures and operations for the full lifecycle of studies carried out through the RF-CDR Labs. Supervises Mindworks staff, including assisting with the design and delivery of research team training materials and training events, methods for providing feedback and encouraging professional development for Lab team members, and supporting search and hiring decisions for Lab staffing needs. Assists in designing and delivering training, retreat, and professional development events for the full RF-CDR Labs team. Manages and delivers Mindworks and RF-CDR-sponsored events and programs. Assists the Center and Mindworks Directors in designing , developing and staffing programs and events for the Center, such as internal and external lecture series, retreats and other events, as well as interactive educational research opportunities, events, and programs presented by Mindworks in support of research initiatives. Remains up-to-date with Institutional Review Board policy and ethical guidelines in human subjects research, as well as state-of-the art methods and tools in behavioral science research. Provides support to RF-CDR researchers related to these guidelines and policies. Assists in delivering SBS-IRB training requirements for Mindworks staff. Assists with accounting for Mindworks, in consultation with Labs Director and Budget and Accounting office personnel, including internal billing chargebacks to researchers. Reconciles research expenses using UChicago Oracle and GEMS online systems, and in coordination with Budget and Accounting staff. Assists in training research staff on Mindworks visitor engagement, and professional and ethical practices in conducting research with Mindworks visitors. Works with the Director in developing and delivering interactive educational research opportunities, events, and programs presented by the RF-CDR Labs, in support of research initiatives and outreach. Supports communication and reporting methods related to research progress and operations at Mindworks, between lab managers, researchers, research assistants, and staff. Assists in producing reports of lab accomplishments and activities for the RF-CDR community. Supports development of outreach and advertising ideas and publicity methods for recruiting participants into Mindworks research, in coordination with RF-CDR Director of Communications and Labs Services Director. With the Lab Services Director, assists in managing recruitment of Mindworks visitors into the RF-CDR Virtual Lab, and oversees the operations and procedures of engaging participants across both lab operations, as well as overseeing staff who manage the intersection of Mindworks and Virtual Lab operations. Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design. Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts. 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. Certifications: Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree in psychology, business, organizational behavior, behavioral science, or marketing. Experience: Background with behavioral research design and research methods, and in conducting computer, web-based, and interpersonal interaction-based experiments. Managing a team of research staff, with demonstrated successful leadership and mentorship. Programming and events management. Managing budgets and accounting procedures. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and with common tools of behavioral science research, such as Qualtrics, and in statistical analysis, such as R, SPSS, and SAS. Programming and technical skills related to conducting computer and web-based research. Preferred Competencies Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills. Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes. Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills. Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone. Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach. Working Conditions This position is currently expected to work in the office. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary ? FLSA Status Exempt ? Pay Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook . 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