Director of Operations & Research Administration

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Business Affairs Director I for the Waisman Center. The Associate Director provides leadership across research, education, clinical and service activities, directing operations, finances, HR, and IT.

The role may require emergency responses outside normal hours and supervises multiple staff across functions. Responsibilities include strategic financial planning, budget execution, facility management, risk mitigation, and serving as the primary

Qualifications

• Six+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance, research or admin of a complex academic center.
• Experience overseeing administrative and operational processes.
• Experience managing financial, sponsored project portfolio or budgeting processes.
• Experience leading and managing professional staff.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the implementation of all operational and administrative activities.
• Develops the division’s financial strategy including planning, forecasts, budgets, and cash management.
• Oversees the maintenance, repair, upgrades, safety and emergency planning of facilities.
• Designs and maintains an administrative structure to achieve goals while mitigating risk.
• Assesses processes, staffing, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serves as primary business advisor and liaison to divisional leadership and stakeholders.
• Supervises at least 2.0 FTE employees and manages hiring, transfers, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Staff management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Business Affairs Director I for the Waisman Center. The Associate Director provides leadership across research, education, clinical and service activities, directing operations, finances, HR, and IT.

The role may require emergency responses outside normal hours and supervises multiple staff across functions. Responsibilities include strategic financial planning, budget execution, facility management, risk mitigation, and serving as the primary