UNIV - Administrative Manager Il - College of Pharmacy

**Job Description Summary**The Director of Research Administration and Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight for all financial and research administration activities within the Department of Drug Discovery & Biomedical Sciences. This role ensures compliance with university policies, sponsor regulations, and sound financial practices while supporting faculty and research teams in achieving their scientific and academic goals. The Director serves as a key advisor to department leadership on fiscal planning, research operations, and resource allocation.**Entity**Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)**Worker Type**Employee**Worker Sub-Type**Classified**Cost Center**CC001154 COP Drug Discovery & Biomedical Science**Pay Rate Type**Salary**Pay Grade**University-08**Pay Range**69,764.00 - 99,421.00 - 129,077.000**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Work Shift****Job Description**Directs and coordinates the major administrative/business management operations of a state agency. Advises the agency director or deputy director(s) on matters related to the administrative/business management activities of the agency; develops and implements administrative policies and procedures. Evaluates agency financial and personnel management activities to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Directs budget preparation and monitors expenditures. Directs special projects and assignments; prepares special reports for the agency director, deputy director(s) or outside organizations.**Job Duties:*** 20% Operational Oversight: Supervise administrative staff supporting finance and research operations; develop and maintain efficient processes for procurement, HR, faculty recruitment and faculty affairs, space allocation and other operational functions; identify and implement process improvements.* 20% Strategic Leadership & Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support departmental research priorities and long-term sustainability; advise department leadership on budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.* 25% Financial Management: Oversee all departmental financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting; monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with university and sponsor guidelines; prepare financial analyses and reports.* 25% Research Administration: Manage pre-award and post-award processes for grants and contracts; serve as liaison between faculty, central research administration, and funding agencies; ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.* 5% Collaboration & Communication: Foster strong working relationships with faculty, university offices, and external partners; communicate complex financial and regulatory information clearly to diverse audiences.* 5% Policy & Compliance: Interpret and apply university policies and sponsor regulations; provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on compliance requirements.**Additional Job Description****Minimum Requirements:** A bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management.Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)*If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us*The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location.MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Childrens Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the , with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also in South Carolina. #J-18808-Ljbffr