Academic Administrator II/Grant

1 week ago


Worcester Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Medical School Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Academic Administrator II/Grant to join our team at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong background in administration, grant management, and faculty supervision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Department Chair and School representatives to define and prioritize departmental strategy and direction.
  • Identify trends, appraise cause and effect, and evaluate opportunities to improve department performance.
  • Direct analytical studies of existing or proposed services and activities to provide economic basis for management decisions.
  • Assist the Chair in determining space needs for faculty and revenue operations.
  • Oversee facility needs for the department, including renovations and day-to-day operations.
  • Advise the Chair on Human Resource issues, including recruitment, compensation, and merit.
  • Supervise all personnel action activity related to hiring, termination, increases, contracting, and funding.
  • Serve as advisor to faculty for pre- and post-award activity relating to grant management.
  • Assist with negotiation of research and trust fund contracts with outside organizations.
  • Develop and manage the department's annual budget, reporting significant variances and trends.
  • Review department needs and recommend priorities based on availability of funds.
  • Devise funding strategies where sources represent multiple venues, internally and externally.
  • Manage all department funding sources by monitoring revenue and expenditure activity.
  • Adhere to University, State, and funding agency regulations.
  • Responsible for the division's indirect cost, time, and effort reporting.
  • Advise faculty in charge of revenue generation research trust funds, assuring viable operations, revenue billing, and compliance.
  • Represent the department at administrative meetings within and outside the Medical School.
  • Serve on Institutional committees established to improve school operations and system implementations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of related experience.
  • Prior supervisory experience required.
  • Demonstrated success in an operational/administrative role within an academic healthcare setting.


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