Assistant Director, BCC Programs

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Director for Administrative Programs to lead renewals, site visits, and CCSG-related governance within the Eppley Insitute administration. The role coordinates complex projects, committees, retreats and instructional events, guiding policy implementation and strategic initiatives across the Cancer Center.

The position requires strong project management, excellent writing, editing and data analysis, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible business/research administration experience.
• Excellent project management, grants management, and administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication and proofreading skills.
• Ability to understand and explain complex policies, regulations, statutes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee renewals, continuations, site visit rehearsals and site visits for CCSG.
• Coordinate CCSG-funded projects and related grants management.
• Plan and execute BCC special retreats, lectureships and meetings.
• Collaborate with leadership committees and Cancer Center community.

Skills

Project management

Independence

Communication

Writing & editing

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Change leadership

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_15071

Department

Department Eppley Inst Administration 50001825

Business Unit

Business Unit Eppley Institute

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Weekdays and weekends; Hours may vary

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Administrative Programs (AD-AP) has primary responsibility for all activities relating to the renewals, continuations, site visit rehearsals and site visits for the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant ( CCSG ), implementation of projects funded by the CCSG , coordination of leadership committees, coordination and supervision of pilot projects and limited submission applications, planning and execution of BCC special retreats, lectureships and other meetings/events and coordination and communication with the larger Cancer Center community. The AD-AP is responsible for a broad spectrum of complex analytical duties that lead to new and/or not yet tested recommendations and is expected to develop conceptual framework for the implementation of unique projects/programs. The AD-AP participates in strategic planning for the BCC and is responsible for many high-profile projects often requiring adherence to tight deadlines. This position is critical to the overall strategic mission of the BCC .

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

NA

Required Experience

Required Experience 3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Progressively responsible business/research administration experience.

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

NA

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Other Computer Applications: NA

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent project management skills, including grants management and administration.
High degree of professional independence.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of rapidly changing information from a wide range of sources and to incorporate this into policies and processes.
Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive, detailed analyses of complex policies, regulations, statutes and guidelines and to interpret/explain them to others.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong commitment to duties.
Ability to think critically and to compile and analyze data.
Ability to analyze problems, implement solutions and multitask.
Ability to work within a deadline-driven structure.
Ability to demonstrate leadership in change management.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining flexibility and adaptability while implementing institutional change.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Master's degree or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Business Administration, Healthcare, Public Administration, or Science.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in an academic or research environment.
Experience supervising a team of individuals who manage different facets of an administrative unit.
Prior research administration experience at an NCI -designated cancer center or other NIH -funded research center.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

NA

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: SAP

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of pertinent policies, procedures, regulations and requirements of the University of Nebraska, State, Federal, and other agencies (including NCI Cancer Center Support Grant Guidelines).
Knowledge of University of Nebraska policies with regard to research administration, finances and human resources.