EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate complex departmental operations and administrative functions.
• Provide executive oversight for financial management, budgeting, and operational planning.
• Cook up initiatives related to faculty recruitment, retention, and departmental personnel management.
• Manage compliance, risk management, and physical facilities and space utilization.
• Serve as the primary departmental liaison with governmental agencies, foundations, industry partners, and other external organizations.
• Collaborate with University officials to support intramural and extramural research programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop departmental staff.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience.

About the Role

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Executive Administrator to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a large clinical department. This executive-level position is responsible for directing and managing a broad range of administrative functions, including financial affairs, departmental operations, research administration, risk management, compliance, personnel management, faculty recruitment and retention, and facilities and space planning. The Executive Administrator serves as the department's primary representative to governmental agencies, foundations, industry partners, and other external organizations. This role works collaboratively with University leadership to support departmental goals while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

Salary

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

About UAB

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a nationally recognized academic medical center and research institution dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities through excellence in education, research, innovation, and patient care. UAB offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and an inclusive work environment that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence.

EEO Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

Orthopaedic Surgery

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement

(final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite

Onsite