Biology Dept Admin II: Strategic Budget & Ops Lead

University of Wisconsin; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Biology, seeks a Department Administrator II to partner with the chair and support a cutting-edge research and teaching unit within the College of Letters & Science. The administrator will lead a diverse admin team, drive budgets, and coordinate HR, facilities, and research support.

This role requires strategic vision, strong financial and HR acumen, and the ability to manage change.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional administrative experience with progressive responsibility in areas such as overseeing office operations and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Experience working with financial data and budget generation.
• At least 2 years of experience with supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication and administrative and organizational skills with effective use of digital tools.
• Experience fostering collaborative relationships with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to apply sound judgement and discretion in applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for strategic and short-term planning processes and data for decision-making.
• Lead department research, teaching and service programs and staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee basic and translational research programs including staffing, fiscal, IT, and facilities needs.
• Develop and administer department budgets and financial operations; ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Recruitment, evaluation, development, and promotion processes for faculty.
• Communicate and market department activities and engage donors.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial management

Human resources

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Digital tools and systems

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Biology, seeks a Department Administrator II to partner with the chair and support a cutting-edge research and teaching unit within the College of Letters & Science. The administrator will lead a diverse admin team, drive budgets, and coordinate HR, facilities, and research support.

This role requires strategic vision, strong financial and HR acumen, and the ability to manage change.