Director, Administration

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 62,167 - 73,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma cert

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

NEOMED invites applications for the Director, Administration to lead the College of Medicine's operational strategy and administrative excellence. The role oversees procurement, contracts, HR, and project management while partnering with senior leadership to advance the college's mission.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Operations and collaborating with the Dean and Vice Dean, the Director drives fiscal planning, communications, staff development, and cross‑functional initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, business administration, or related field; equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience acceptable.
• Progressively responsible administrative, operational, or communications leadership experience in higher education or related environment.
• Supervisory and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the College, including procurement, contracts, human resources and project management.
• Supervise administrative staff and mentor them; liaise with collegiate, university and external constituents; support committees.
• Support annual COM budget process, requests and monitoring; develop long-range projections.
• Develop, implement and evaluate annual communications plan to engage faculty and students and raise the College’s visibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, business administration, or a related field

Progressively responsible administrative, operational, or communications leadership experience in higher education or a related environment

Supervisory and budget management experience

Job description

Director, Administration

NEOMED is a mission‑driven, community‑based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Director, Administration, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. The Director will lead the operational strategy and administrative excellence of the College of Medicine by overseeing key initiatives in operations, fiscal planning, human resources and communications while partnering with senior leadership to advance the College’s mission and strategic priorities.

Summary

The Director of Administration provides a high level of leadership in day‑to‑day operations, fiscal planning, human resources, and implementation of communication strategies and management of special initiatives within the College of Medicine. This position reports to the Senior Executive Director of Operations and also works collaboratively with the Dean and the Vice Dean.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Administrative Management and Oversight: Oversee and implement day‑to‑day operations for the College, including divisional business components such as procurement, contracts, human resources and project management. Supervise and mentor administrative support staff, evaluate performance and foster cross‑training among team members. Serve as liaison to collegiate, university and external constituents. Service on and support of various committees.

Fiscal Planning: Support annual COM budget process, requests and monitoring, including divisional variance reporting. Develop long‑range projections.

Human Resources: Collaborate with Senior Executive Director with position planning, including workload analysis and drafting position descriptions.

Communications: Develop, implement and evaluate annual communications plan as it relates to faculty and student engagement, student satisfaction and positioning of the College of Medicine. Design and implement strategies intended to increase visibility and engagement and improve web and social media presence in collaboration with the NEOMED Public Relations Department.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, business administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience is also acceptable.
• Progressively responsible administrative, operational, or communications leadership experience in higher education or a related environment.
• Supervisory and budget management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior level executives and working collaboratively across complex organizations.
• Knowledge of website administration and communications strategy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and process improvement principles, with the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and implement operational efficiencies.

Benefits & Perks

Starting Salary Range: $62,167 – $73,564, commensurate with experience.

Healthcare Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, long‑term care coverage options, and life insurance.

Retirement: State retirement plan with 14% employer matching.

Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year.

Additional Benefits: Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months). Educational benefits with our partner universities. Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on‑site training and Lean Six Sigma certification. Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work‑life balance.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.