Director, Operations and Administration, Center for Military Medicine Research

Job Summary

Serves as trusted advisor to senior leadership and advises on programs, initiatives, and special projects. Translates strategic plans into operational plans. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unit. Develops effective partnerships throughout the University to advance University vision. Develops and administers the operating budget.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a trusted senior-level advisor to University leadership and is responsible for providing input on the vision and charge. Provides leadership and strategic direction for all operations related to academic programs and student services.
• Establishes priorities, projects, and processes to achieve established goals in line with the University’s strategic plan and ensures department academic programs maintain accreditation.
• Partners with University leadership on programming and structures that enhance the student, faculty, and staff experience.
• Directs simultaneous responsibilities for leaders to enable them to respond adeptly to changing priorities.
• Writes reports and correspondence on behalf of the University.

Provides program management support to research projects, including developing proposals, formulating and executing budgets, coordinating execution, tracking progress, and developing required reports.

- Requires minimal supervision. Work is expected to be done autonomously.
- Exercises discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
- Work is complex and strategic in nature, sets policy, anticipates trends. Decisions and actions have a direct impact on the operational and strategic outcomes of department or can impact a Responsibility Center or the entire University. High level of problem-solving skills are required.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Salary

$86,351-$129,526

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