Administrative Manager, Center for Nucleic Acid Tech (Onsite)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a results-oriented supervisor for departmental business and administrative functions. You will oversee business activities, supervise support staff, and assist in recruitment.

You will also develop and monitor systems, coordinate fiscal tasks, and align budget processes with departmental goals. Responsibilities include budget preparation, grant and contract coordination, and acting as a liaison across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Three years related experience.
• Experience coordinating department-level business activities.

Responsibilities

• Manages the overall business activities and related department activities for a department and supervises the support staff.
• Assists in the recruitment of staff and support personnel.
• Develops, integrates, and monitors systems for use at the division/departmental level.
• Coordinates fiscal activities.
• Prepares/monitors income and expenses to ensure compliance with budgets.
• Prepares budget requests and budget justifications.
• Coordinates Research grants and contracts preparation, as well as overall budget activities.
• Assists the Department Head/Chair in goal setting and strategic planning.
• Coordinates special projects, and provides liaison work within other departments and agencies.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Process improvement

Department management

Recruitment support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Job Summary

• To manage the business and other clerical activities for a department.

Required Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and three years related experience.

Job Duties

• Manages the overall business activities and related department activities for a department and supervises the support staff.
• Assists in the recruitment of staff and support personnel.
• Develops, integrates, and monitors systems for use at the division/departmental level.
• Coordinates fiscal activities.
• Prepares/monitors income and expenses to ensure compliance with budgets.
• Prepares budget requests and budget justifications.
• Coordinates Research grants and contracts preparation, as well as overall budget activities.
• Assists the Department Head/Chair in goal setting and strategic planning.
• Coordinates special projects, and provides liaison work within other departments and agencies.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0609 - Keiller Bldg

Job

Business, Managerial & FinanceRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Supervisor

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 7, 2026, 9:24:27 AM