Director - Business Administration

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Director - Business Administration to lead the aging institute's administrative operations, guiding finance, HR, payroll, IT, facilities management, and purchasing, with emphasis on strategic direction and policy implementation.

The role requires coordinating with faculty and staff, analyzing complex financial data, and developing business plans. Hybrid work arrangement combines on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in administration or operations coordination.
• Hybrid work arrangement; on-campus and remote work as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of multiple units within a large academic, research, and teaching department.
• Oversee finance, HR, payroll, IT, facilities management, accounting, grant management, and purchasing.
• Oversee strategic planning and allocation of resources; control expenditures; manage special projects.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators on daily operations and long-term plans.

Skills

Operations management

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Director - Business Administration (26006505)

Director - Business Administration

This position serves as the Administrative Director of the Aging Institute, Department of Medicine. The incumbent is responsible for operational, financial, and strategic decision-making; policy development and implementation; and development of efficient business practices.

Job Summary

Directs the daily operations of multiple institution organizational units or a large, multi-faceted academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college, including finance, human resources, payroll, information technology, operations and management of facilities, accounting, grant management, and purchasing. Oversees strategic planning, future direction of programs, and allocation of resources. Controls expenditures and directs special projects.

Essential Functions

This position requires a highly motivated individual. Ability to perform all director level responsibilities. Attend meetings and frequently communicate with faculty, staff and administrators regarding daily operations as well as long-term plans. Analyze and comprehend highly complex financial and administrative information. Prepare detailed financial and business plan analysis and explain same as needed.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Director - Business Administration

Job Family Business Operations & Administration

Job Sub-Family Operational Leadership

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.