ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR-DOM

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR-DOM

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Position Summary

• To direct the administrative and operational affairs of a functional area and speaks on its behalf.
• To operate with a high degree of independence.
• To oversee and analyze/forecast content and administration of respective area.
• To establish objectives, manage fiscal activities, and supervise and direct staff, where applicable.
• To prepare and present various reports.
• To assist with strategic planning in functional areas, including but not limited to Communications, Research Operations, Finance, Facilities, etc

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Serves as administrative director for functional area. Provides guidance and support for the
• assigned area and administrative support staff, if appropriate. Leads administrative efforts for area
• related to faculty recruitment/hires/terminations as well as staff recruitment/hires/terminations, as
• applicable. Functional areas assigned may also include, but not limited to Communications,
• Research Operations, Finance, etc.
• Serves as key member of leadership team, responsible for maintaining the overall success of
• functional area and for addressing challenges and issues that arise. May be responsible for leading
• strategic initiatives in research administration, finance, facilities and/or communications.
• Assists Division and/or Department Leadership in achieving goals/priorities. Coordinates the
• execution of strategic and operational initiatives of critical importance as identified by Department
• and/or Division Leadership. Identifies gaps in processes and/or operations to achieve objectives.
• Assists the Department and/or Division(s) in facilitating effective and timely decision-making by
• coordinating communication between senior leadership and individuals throughout the organization and/or external stakeholders.
• May assist and support Chair’s Office

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Finance, Business or a related field.
• Candidates must meet minimum qualifications.
• Minimum qualifications- 5-7 years of experience in Finance and grant management, specifically post-award grant management.
• Financial management and personnel leadership
• Budget oversight and workforce administration
• Fiscal planning
• Analytic skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Team management expertise
• Effective communicator
• Preferred skills - Oracle, Lawson and Axiom experience.

Salary Range\: $67,070 - $108,990