Director-Operations & Administration-CMMR

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Director of Operations & Administration for the Center for Military Medicine Research (CMMR) in Pittsburgh. The role focuses on translating strategic plans into operational initiatives, developing and managing budgets, and overseeing communications and partnerships across the university.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will lead program oversight, ensure accreditation where applicable, and maintain strong cross-departmental collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement across campus and remote.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership and translate strategic plans into operational plans.
• Develop and administer operating budgets and reports.
• Oversee communications, promotions and public relations for the unit.
• Partner with University leadership to align programs with the strategic vision.
• Provide program management support to research projects, including budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Program management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

7+ years experience

Job description

Job Description - Director-Operations & Administration-CMMR (26006674)

Director-Operations & Administration-CMMR

Center for Military Medicine Research - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006674 )

Job Summary

Serves as trusted advisor to senior leadership and advises on programs, initiatives, and special projects. Translates strategic plans into operational plans. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unit. Develops effective partnerships throughout the University to advance University vision. Develops and administers the operating budget.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a trusted senior-level advisor to University leadership and is responsible for providing input on the vision and charge. Provides leadership and strategic direction for all operations related to academic programs and student services.
• Establishes priorities, projects, and processes to achieve established goals in line with the University’s strategic plan and ensures department academic programs maintain accreditation.
• Partners with University leadership on programming and structures that enhance the student, faculty, and staff experience.
• Directs simultaneous responsibilities for leaders to enable them to respond adeptly to changing priorities.
• Writes reports and correspondence on behalf of the University.
• Provides program management support to research projects, including developing proposals, formulating and executing budgets, coordinating execution, tracking progress, and developing required reports.
• Requires minimal supervision. Work is expected to be done autonomously.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
• Work is complex and strategic in nature, sets policy, anticipates trends. Decisions and actions have a direct impact on the operational and strategic outcomes of department or can impact a Responsibility Center or the entire University. High level of problem-solving skills are required.

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 - Operations & 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

$86,351-$129,526

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.