Executive Director & Chief Administrative Officer

The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the institute's chief administrative officer and strategic partner to the Director. You will integrate executive leadership in research administration, facilities, events planning, and regulatory compliance to enable scientific excellence.

The role requires a doctorate or equivalent experience, extensive federally sponsored research administration, and strong budgeting/forecasting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years of experience in higher education administration, finance, research, or regulatory administration.
• Experience with federally sponsored research and university budgeting and planning processes.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Institute's chief administrative officer and strategic partner to the Director.
• Lead administrative strategy enabling scientific excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee research administration, facilities, events planning, finance, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Discretion with confidential info

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience/biology/biomedical sciences/bioengineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

CAC Connect

Kuali Coeus

Job description

The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the institute's chief administrative officer and strategic partner to the Director. You will integrate executive leadership in research administration, facilities, events planning, and regulatory compliance to enable scientific excellence.

The role requires a doctorate or equivalent experience, extensive federally sponsored research administration, and strong budgeting/forecasting skills.