Monica Liu
Assistant Director for Administration @ Illinois Materials Research Laboratory
- Role
- Assistant Director for Administration at Illinois Materials Research Laboratory at The Grainger College Of Engineering
- Location
- Champaign, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Monica Liu
With over a decade of experience in higher education administration, I specialize in aligning strategic operations with institutional goals through cross-functional collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and stakeholder engagement across the University of Illinois System.🧡 I’m an adaptable builder of scalable systems and solutions in research administration, operations, and business process optimization. My core competencies include sponsored research management, enterprise data analysis, team development, and organizational strategy. I lead with intention and impact, guided by my top CliftonStrengths: Achiever, Learner, Analytical, Strategic, and Significance. 🧡 Rooted in my background as a collegiate athlete, I bring the same discipline and resilience to my professional life as I do to my passions—powerlifting and long-distance running. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to fostering operational excellence that empowers people and drives lasting change.
Experience
Assistant Director for Administration at Illinois Materials Research Laboratory
The Grainger College Of Engineering
Aug 2023 — Present
Illinois MRL, a global leader in materials research, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among experts in materials science, condensed matter physics, and materials chemistry. With a state-of-the-art facility housing over 100 advanced instruments, we empower over scientists and engineers to advance their knowledge and capabilities in materials fabrication, processing, and characterization, creating an ideal environment for education and research. Serve as a member of MRL\'s executive leadership team, actively engaging in the strategic planning process for the business operation and leading implementation efforts to improve research administration
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations, School of Labor and Employment Relations
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Arts - MA, Language Pedagogy and Curriculum Design
Beijing Language and Culture University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
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