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TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices What We'll Bring: The Market Strategy & Development Advisor supports the strategic growth of TransUnion's Information and Professional Services industries by developing and executing go-to-market plans, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering actionable insights that enhance market presence and revenue performance. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of strategic initiatives, coordinating with key matrix partners such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, and legal. With a strong foundation in project management, market analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, the Advisor ensures timely delivery of projects, clear communication of priorities, and alignment with business objectives. The role also involves synthesizing internal and external data, including financial information, to address business challenges and drive innovation. What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree required, ideally in business, finance, marketing, management, engineering, economics (or relevant work experience) 5-7 years of professional experience, ideally in strategy, marketing, project management, or management consulting Strong analytical and insight-driven problem-solving skills Solid organizational and project management skills Exceptional attention to detail and high degree of comfort managing multiple assignments simultaneously Strong verbal and written communication skills Structured and logical thinking with ability to synthesize information into key messages appropriate for the audience and focus on what matters most Experience working with senior-level managers and proven track record for completing assignments on time Driven by intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, with positive "can do" self-starter attitude Ability and desire to function at both strategic and tactical levels Ability to effectively develop relationships, engage, advise, and persuasively communicate with leaders, customers, and internal and external partners in face-to-face scenarios demonstrating real-time insight, flexibility and sound judgment Sound working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint with strong presentation skills Preferred qualifications: Experience working in a matrixed environment preferred, collaborating across teams and functions Prior experience in Information Services, Legal and Investigative Services and/or Investment industries is a plus Prior experience in identity/fraud risk management space or digital marketing space is a plus Impact You'll Make: 1. Market Development Contribute to the creation and ongoing refinement of business strategies for the Information and Professional Services markets. Research and synthesize industry trends to deliver insights to key stakeholders, enhancing understanding of market dynamics, customer expectations, and competitive positioning. Develop and maintain dashboards and internal reporting tools to track performance against KPIs. Lead and support initiatives including customer insights development and industry-specific go-to-market strategies. 2. Strategic Project Oversight Manage projects in the development of project plans, coordination of tasks, assignment and oversight of project activities and milestones for cross-functional teams, and active prioritization across multiple initiatives Serve as the central point of communication for project execution, adjusting plans as needed to accommodate evolving business needs. Continuously improve market development processes and strategic planning frameworks. 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Product Development, and Legal to execute on strategic priorities. Foster alignment across departments to ensure seamless execution of initiatives and integration of market strategies. 5. Sales & Marketing Enablement Collaborate with sales to understand pipeline performance, key account activities, and revenue drivers. Design and deliver training and enablement materials in partnership with product marketing to support the sales team in promoting new and strategic offerings. Partner with marketing to create tailored content and campaigns aligned with market needs and growth objectives. Support demand generation strategies and ensure alignment with measurable business goals. Participate in planning and execution of customer engagement initiatives, including campaigns, webinars and industry events to enhance sales and marketing effectiveness. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Benefits: TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans. We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay Scale Information : The U.S. base salary range for this position is $82,700.00 - $120,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents. TransUnion's Internal Job Title: Sr Consultant, Strategic Planning #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Enables senior leaders to advance strategic priorities by preparing agendas, briefing documents, talking points, synthesizing inputs, and drafting summaries and recommendations.
• Translates strategic plan and leadership priorities into proposed initiatives, projects, or programs aimed at growing organizational capacity and driving results.
• Coordinates and manages timelines, workstreams, deliverables, and stakeholders for major strategic initiatives.
• Develops project charters, workplans, and status reports to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Tracks progress against goals and flags risks or interdependencies requiring escalation.
• Maintains a strong understanding of the priorities of ARD leaders and demonstrates the ability to speak to and recommend strategies to advance those priorities.
• Supports senior leaders in evaluating strategic priorities, resource implications, and success metrics.
• Ensures alignment between departmental/unit plans and institutional-level strategies.
• Conducts benchmarking, landscape scans, and stakeholder interviews to inform strategic decisions.
• Analyzes internal data to assess current state and identify opportunities for improvement or growth.
• Develops presentations and reports that communicate complex findings and recommendations in a clear and actionable way.
• Coordinates meetings, retreats, and workshops with leaders, staff, and external partners.
• Builds relationships across departments to foster alignment and collaboration.
• Contributes to change management efforts through communications, training, and engagement strategies.
• Brings a strong project management mindset, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal formats, with experience preparing materials for executive audiences.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Tracks progress, conducts analysis, and prepares for and facilitates project meetings to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Serves as a resource for the project team, providing analytical guidance and interpreting complex project issues to support informed decision-making.
• Works somewhat independently to develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Assembles and leads a project team, assigns individual responsibilities, identifies appropriate resources needed, and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Is responsible for tracking progress, conducting analysis, as well as preparing for and facilitating project meetings.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

• Bachelor's or advanced degree.

• A minimum of five years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales or similar field.
• A minimum of one year of experience developing and monitoring budgets.
• A minimum of one year of experience managing staff or leading project teams.

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, including Phoenix (the University's Donor Relationship Management System).
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows computer environment, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively. Explain complex ideas clearly and simply.
• Thoroughly review and accurately complete tasks, ensuring that all aspects of work are meticulously checked, and errors are minimized. Consistently produces high-quality work with careful consideration of all details, contributing to the overall success of projects.
• Correctly enter and audit information, appropriately using reports to access, understand, and share information.
• Synthesize information with a high degree of quality, developing key messages from large sets of detailed quantitative and qualitative information to tell a cohesive story.
• Develop and execute on a long-term plan, while balancing short term unexpected priorities.
• Strong document design skills. Develop documents and presentations that meet University brand standards and deliver key messages effectively.
• Remain steadfast and adaptable in the face of challenges and setbacks. Maintains focus and determination, effectively managing stress and pressure while continuing to pursue goals and objectives with a positive attitude. Demonstrates perseverance in overcoming obstacles, contributing to sustained success and growth.
• Builds positive relationships, communicates empathetically, and resolves conflicts with sensitivity and tact. Leverages emotional awareness to enhance teamwork, leadership, and overall workplace harmony.
• Self-motivatws and take initiative.
• Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.

• This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
• Standard office environment.
• Travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.
• This position is located in Hyde Park at 5235 South Harper Court.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)

Corporate Strategic Planning Associate (Bilingual) Manage relationships with various entities within the Japanese and local communities and relevant events. Plan and coordinate events in conjunction with Japanese and local communities. Develop concepts and grand designs for HQA's activities related to Japanese and local communities. Coordinate with relevant HQA divisions and regional offices to maximize bank exposure with Japanese and local communities. Support global system initiatives driven by Tokyo Head Office (CPG). Serve as a business-side coordinator in HQA for the implementation and maintenance of global systems driven by Tokyo Head Office. Manage or support tasks assigned by GM. Monitor investment portfolio compliance and perform surveillance. Market and develop solutions for customer base regarding referral business as a Register Representative. Qualifications: 3-5 years of business, technical, actuarial, or statistical experience. Compliance/Charles River/BondEdge experience is a plus. SVF Wrap experience is a plus. Solid communication, coordination/negotiation, and process management skills. Experience in corporate philanthropy and/or fundraising. Bilingual in English and Japanese is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience. Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Director Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Join to apply for the Director Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis role at University of Chicago Director Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis role at University of Chicago About The Department Department Harris School Finance About The Department Policy with real impact doesn’t evolve from ideology or intuition, or even experience. At the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy developing effective public policy is a science, based on data and measurable impact. Addressing today’s interconnected, global challenges requires rigorous inquiry. It also requires innovative people who will face the facts, gather data, and understand why current policies exist to improve them. For more than thirty years, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy has been steadfastly committed to serving society by advancing analysis- and evidence-informed policy. Guided by this exacting mission, our community of 60 tenure-track scholars, more than 1,200 students, and more than 6,000 alumni from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors are taking on the world’s most important problems by using the latest tools of social science. The second-largest professional school at the University of Chicago and home to one of its largest undergraduate majors, Harris Public Policy offers a full range of degree and executive education programs that empower serious-minded and aspiring leaders from more than 40 countries each year. Harris is the academic home to 20 research centers, institutes, and labs that study and engage with the public on areas such as conflict, democracy and effective government, economic and political development, education, energy and environment, health, municipal finance, public safety, social policy, and urban policy. Job Summary Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Finance and Research Administration, the Director of Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis serves as a senior financial leader and principal architect of the Harris School’s financial strategy. This specialized role acts as a key liaison between the Harris School and University operational units, driving the strategic direction of financial planning, resource allocation, and risk management. The Director leads the development and implementation of sophisticated financial models, oversees complex budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensures robust compliance with evolving regulatory and institutional standards. Supervising a Financial Administrator and managing multiple high-impact projects, the Director provides expert guidance to senior leadership, translates organizational priorities into actionable financial strategies, and fosters a culture of transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Director communicates with diplomacy and discretion, leveraging in-depth knowledge of University policies and best practices to support the School’s mission and long-term financial sustainability. This position remains vigilant regarding regulatory changes, proactively plans for departmental compliance, and implements corrective actions as necessary to safeguard institutional integrity and advance strategic objectives. Responsibilities Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis: Serve as the chief financial strategist, partnering with the Assistant Dean to design and implement long-term financial plans that align with the Harris School’s academic and research priorities. Lead scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and multi-year forecasting to inform executive decision-making and optimize resource allocation. Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and financial models to monitor and project financial health, identifying risks and opportunities for growth. Advise senior leadership on capital investments, program expansions, and new revenue streams, providing data-driven recommendations to support sustainable growth. Represent the Harris School’s interests in University-wide financial system transformations, ensuring seamless adoption and integration of new technologies and processes. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the preparation, analysis, and presentation of comprehensive financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal and external standards. Monitor compliance with University policies, governmental regulations, and best practices, proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks. Manage internal and external audit processes, coordinating with auditors and central administration to ensure timely and effective resolution of findings. Stay abreast of regulatory changes, leading the department’s response and implementing necessary policy or procedural updates. Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Optimization: Direct the annual and multi-year budgeting processes, collaborating with academic and administrative units to align financial resources with institutional priorities. Oversee the development of detailed fiscal projections, monitoring expenditures for compliance and efficiency, and providing strategic guidance on budget adjustments as needed. Lead the Financial Administrator in the production of monthly budget forecasts and variance analyses, ensuring timely and actionable insights for stakeholders. Procurement, Disbursements & Internal Controls: Oversee all procurement activities, ensuring alignment with University policies and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize value and mitigate risk. Approve high-value reimbursements, purchase requisitions, and non-salary disbursements, ensuring proper documentation, fund availability, and compliance. Provide policy guidance, training, and troubleshooting support to faculty and staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Leadership, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Mentor and supervise the Financial Administrator, fostering professional development and a high-performance culture. Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty, researchers, and administrators, offering expert counsel on internal awards, policy updates, and financial best practices. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with University financial officers, external partners, and regulatory agencies, representing the Harris School in strategic negotiations and initiatives. Innovation & Process Improvement: Champion the adoption of new financial technologies, process enhancements, and data analytics tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insight. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging institutional knowledge and industry best practices to enhance financial systems and services. Serves as an experienced liaison interacting with financial administrators within operational units on financial, budget or accounting matters to prepare, advise and recommend. Analyze, organize and communicate business information to ensure deliverables are meeting or exceeding expectations. Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to monitor and manage for expense optimization by identifying market drivers, enhance strategies, or improve revenue generation. Perform additional duties as assigned. Education: Minimum Qualifications Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree. Experience: Moderate to advanced Excel proficiency and comfort in manipulating/analyzing large datasets and proficiency in systems and processes. Strong financial modeling skills. Analyze, interpret and implement University policy and procedures and sponsor guidelines and regulations to ensure accurate response. Familiarity with federal and non-federal grant and contract policies. Preferred Competencies Strong attention to detail, highly organized, timely, and responsive. Work successfully with staff, faculty, and other senior officials (University and external). Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Manage projects simultaneously, and work under considerable pressure to meet deadlines. Handle confidential information with absolute discretion. Take initiative and organize/complete projects with minimal supervision. Ability to research issues and propose solutions to problems. Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines. Ability to understand details contained within grant contractual language. 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 Financial Management 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 $110,000.00 - $30,000.00 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. Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. 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Department Harris School Finance About the Department Policy with real impact doesn’t evolve from ideology or intuition, or even experience. At the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy developing effective public policy is a science, based on data and measurable impact. Addressing today’s interconnected, global challenges requires rigorous inquiry. It also requires innovative people who will face the facts, gather data, and understand why current policies exist to improve them. For more than thirty years, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy has been steadfastly committed to serving society by advancing analysis- and evidence-informed policy. Guided by this exacting mission, our community of 60 tenure-track scholars, more than 1,200 students, and more than 6,000 alumni from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors are taking on the world’s most important problems by using the latest tools of social science. The second-largest professional school at the University of Chicago and home to one of its largest undergraduate majors, Harris Public Policy offers a full range of degree and executive education programs that empower serious-minded and aspiring leaders from more than 40 countries each year. Harris is the academic home to 20 research centers, institutes, and labs that study and engage with the public on areas such as conflict, democracy and effective government, economic and political development, education, energy and environment, health, municipal finance, public safety, social policy, and urban policy. Job Summary Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Finance and Research Administration, the Director of Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis serves as a senior financial leader and principal architect of the Harris School’s financial strategy. This specialized role acts as a key liaison between the Harris School and University operational units, driving the strategic direction of financial planning, resource allocation, and risk management. The Director leads the development and implementation of sophisticated financial models, oversees complex budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensures robust compliance with evolving regulatory and institutional standards. Supervising a Financial Administrator and managing multiple high-impact projects, the Director provides expert guidance to senior leadership, translates organizational priorities into actionable financial strategies, and fosters a culture of transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Director communicates with diplomacy and discretion, leveraging in-depth knowledge of University policies and best practices to support the School’s mission and long-term financial sustainability. This position remains vigilant regarding regulatory changes, proactively plans for departmental compliance, and implements corrective actions as necessary to safeguard institutional integrity and advance strategic objectives. Responsibilities Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis: Serve as the chief financial strategist, partnering with the Assistant Dean to design and implement long-term financial plans that align with the Harris School’s academic and research priorities. Lead scenario planning, sensitivity analyses, and multi-year forecasting to inform executive decision-making and optimize resource allocation. Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and financial models to monitor and project financial health, identifying risks and opportunities for growth. Advise senior leadership on capital investments, program expansions, and new revenue streams, providing data-driven recommendations to support sustainable growth. Represent the Harris School’s interests in University-wide financial system transformations, ensuring seamless adoption and integration of new technologies and processes. Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the preparation, analysis, and presentation of comprehensive financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal and external standards. Monitor compliance with University policies, governmental regulations, and best practices, proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks. Manage internal and external audit processes, coordinating with auditors and central administration to ensure timely and effective resolution of findings. Stay abreast of regulatory changes, leading the department’s response and implementing necessary policy or procedural updates. Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Optimization: Direct the annual and multi-year budgeting processes, collaborating with academic and administrative units to align financial resources with institutional priorities. Oversee the development of detailed fiscal projections, monitoring expenditures for compliance and efficiency, and providing strategic guidance on budget adjustments as needed. Lead the Financial Administrator in the production of monthly budget forecasts and variance analyses, ensuring timely and actionable insights for stakeholders. Procurement, Disbursements & Internal Controls: Oversee all procurement activities, ensuring alignment with University policies and strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize value and mitigate risk. Approve high-value reimbursements, purchase requisitions, and non-salary disbursements, ensuring proper documentation, fund availability, and compliance. Provide policy guidance, training, and troubleshooting support to faculty and staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Leadership, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Mentor and supervise the Financial Administrator, fostering professional development and a high-performance culture. Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty, researchers, and administrators, offering expert counsel on internal awards, policy updates, and financial best practices. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with University financial officers, external partners, and regulatory agencies, representing the Harris School in strategic negotiations and initiatives. Innovation & Process Improvement: Champion the adoption of new financial technologies, process enhancements, and data analytics tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insight. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging institutional knowledge and industry best practices to enhance financial systems and services. Serves as an experienced liaison interacting with financial administrators within operational units on financial, budget or accounting matters to prepare, advise and recommend. Analyze, organize and communicate business information to ensure deliverables are meeting or exceeding expectations. Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to monitor and manage for expense optimization by identifying market drivers, enhance strategies, or improve revenue generation. Perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree. Experience: Moderate to advanced Excel proficiency and comfort in manipulating/analyzing large datasets and proficiency in systems and processes. Strong financial modeling skills. Analyze, interpret and implement University policy and procedures and sponsor guidelines and regulations to ensure accurate response. Familiarity with federal and non-federal grant and contract policies. Preferred Competencies Strong attention to detail, highly organized, timely, and responsive. Work successfully with staff, faculty, and other senior officials (University and external). Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Manage projects simultaneously, and work under considerable pressure to meet deadlines. Handle confidential information with absolute discretion. Take initiative and organize/complete projects with minimal supervision. Ability to research issues and propose solutions to problems. Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines. Ability to understand details contained within grant contractual language. 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 Financial Management 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 $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 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 . Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: .Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. #J-18808-Ljbffr