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Director, Finance - DIL

J-PAL

United States, United States, United States Full-time February 12, 2026

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About the department

The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.

Job summary

The Finance Director will oversee financial and grant-related activities for the Development Innovation Lab (DIL).

This role oversees financial management of the Lab, compliance with university and external funding regulations, and is responsible for the successful life-cycle management of grants, gifts and internal funds. The Director is responsible for the financial management of funds from multiple sources, including grants and gifts from foundations and government as well as internal University budgets. The Director will manage a team of professional staff.

This Director will work collaboratively with a range of Lab staff to set up systems to...

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