Director of Operations, Administration, and Strategy

About the role

The Brain Development and Education Lab seeks a full time Director of Operations, Administration, and Strategy to join our team. The Director will provide management and coordination of administrative and operations-related functions for the lab to achieve the research and teaching mission, goals and objectives of the unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff in the day-to-day operations for the lab. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, personal development for direct reports and accountable for the performance of employees.
• Evaluate business processes and operational and/or financial effectiveness.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues and provide alternative solutions as necessary.
• Lead process improvement for lab.
• Analyze unit needs and make recommendations to leadership for changes in staffing, facilities, health and safety compliance, finance, technology and/or administrative functions.
• Work with the GSE Dean’s Office regarding resources to support faculty activities and interests.
• Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with university academic and administrative policies and procedures within an operating unit.
• Recommend new internal policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Manage the finances across all sources for the annual budget, including developing, monitoring, analyzing, forecasting and reporting.
• Manage and coordinate grants and contracts for the department. Ensure compliance with institutional and external requirements.
• Represent the unit’s business and academic operations within the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills including conflict resolution.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of accounting, budget planning and financial forecasting.
  • Working knowledge of grants and contract administration.
  • Strong negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong expertise in business and management computer applications and databases.
  • Solid knowledge in industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
  • Able to multi-task and manage deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and knowledge of educational systems.
• Experience with and knowledge of research.

Pay Range

$120,276 to $160,148 per annum.