Associate Director, Center Ops & Research Admin

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); In loco; USD 135.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Waisman Center seeks an Associate Director to provide leadership across research, educational, clinical and service activities. You will supervise business services, financial operations, grants and HR, and guide communications and IT in a complex academic setting.

Responsibilities include directing operations, shaping the division’s finance strategy, and ensuring effective organizational structures while managing risk and improving processes.

Competenze

• Six+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance or administration.
• Experience overseeing administrative and operational processes and resources.
• Experience managing financial and sponsored project portfolios and budgeting.

Mansioni

• Oversees implementation of all operational and administrative activities.
• Develops division’s financial strategy with budgets and cash management.
• Manages facility maintenance, security, safety, and emergency planning.
• Designs administrative structure to achieve goals while mitigating risk.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in processes, staffing, and systems.
• Acts as primary business advisor to divisional leadership and key stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Financial management

Budgeting & forecasting

Staff leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's or higher in Business/Finance/Administration

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

Budgeting software

Financial databases & networks

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Waisman Center seeks an Associate Director to provide leadership across research, educational, clinical and service activities. You will supervise business services, financial operations, grants and HR, and guide communications and IT in a complex academic setting.

Responsibilities include directing operations, shaping the division’s finance strategy, and ensuring effective organizational structures while managing risk and improving processes.