Executive Director, The Bike Shop at the University of Chicago

Job description

Department University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy About the Department: The Bike Shop seeks to solve society’s most pressing challenges by designing and scaling advanced algorithms—particularly AI—that enhance human capacity, not simply automate tasks. The center develops new behaviorally-informed AI technologies through foundational research, builds the tools and interventions that drive measurable social impact, and trains the next generation of scholars at the intersection of AI, behavioral science, and public policy. By translating advances into scalable, actionable solutions, the center empowers governments and institutions to achieve outcomes traditional approaches cannot. Job Summary: The Executive Director is the organization’s forward-thinking and strategic leader, driving the center’s mission to harness AI for social good. Under the direction of the Academic Director, the Executive Director steers foundational research, operational excellence, talent development, and impactful external engagement. This role combines vision with hands-on execution—balancing high-level strategy, ethical leadership, and technical capability to move the center toward its ambitio...