Program Administrator, SOM Senior T2

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 214,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

15 paid holidays

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking options

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore seeks a Program Administrator for the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) Division of Clinical Research to lead complex programs, oversee budgets and contracts, and drive operational excellence in collaboration with institute leadership. The role includes supervision, policy development, and ensuring compliance with university and federal guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in administrative and financial operations, strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in program administration, public administration, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, or other related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior level program administration to a program or organized research center, achieving objectives through subordinate staff across financial, research, administrative and outreach functions.
• Develop and implement budget; manage grants and contracts; oversee space and materials for teaching, translational clinical care, clinical research, and projects.
• Drive strategic planning for the program or center to achieve long-term university goals; manage financial objectives, annual budget, and grant/contract administration.
• Oversee facility space allocation, communication services, and coordination with Facilities Management for renovations and upgrades.
• Lead hiring, staff development, and performance management to achieve program goals.

Skills

Program administration

Budget management

Grant management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking to hire a Program Administrator for theInstitute of Human Virology (IHV) Division of ClinicalResearch to support institute and division leadership and toprovide strategic leadership and direction for complex, high-impactprograms, and initiatives within the division and IHV. Thisposition will be inclusive of management, financial oversight,support for contracting and operations, and drive operationalexcellence, foster collaboration across stakeholders, and ensureprograms are effectively managed to support the organization'smission and strategic objectives.

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizeswellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirementprogram (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must beselected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regularstaff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personalleave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive healthinsurance; professional learning and development programs; tuitionremission for employees and their dependents at any UniversitySystem of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules andteleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Essential Functions:

• Provides senior level program administration to a program ororganized research center. Achieve objectives of a program/centerwith campus impact through the coordinated achievements ofsubordinate staff in all program functions, such as financial,research, research administration, administrative, and outreach.Supervises administrative staff; develops and implements thebudget; manages and administers grants and contracts; overseesspace and materials needed for teaching, translational clinicalcare, clinical research, and projects.
• Works closely with the department chairs in creating strategicplans and business development strategy for the program/center.Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and universitypolicies. Manages and plans operations including space, marketing,publications, and business office functions.
• Drive strategic planning for program or center to achievelong-term University goals. Responsible for achieving financialobjectives for the program/center of responsibility. Prepares anannual budget; negotiates, coordinates, and administers grantsand/or contracts; approves expenditures; analyzes variances; andinitiates corrective actions.
• Design, maintain, and implement program or organized researchcenter policies and/or services by establishing standards andprocedures; measuring results against standards; making necessaryadjustments.
• Resolve problems in matters of significance requiringidentification and analysis of complex variables pertaining toprogram or organized research center or to the University.
• Oversee facility space allocation and layout, communicationservices, furniture, fixtures and equipment design, and planning offacility expansion and/or modification. Act as liaison withFacilities Management to ensure efficient and appropriate facilityrenovations and upgrades.
• Oversee all financial objectives and achievements for theprogram or organized research center.
• Provide directions to program/center by assuring that proposalsand awards are compliant with federal, state, agency, andinstitutional policies. Direct and manage the authorization andtransmittal of all proposals and negotiates the most complexagreements. Develop, enhance, and provide guidance to all contractand grant functions for program and staff members. Collaborate withupper-level management within program and throughout campus inorder to ensure the deliverance of high-quality service.
• Delegate responsibility for all routine record keeping andreporting, purchasing, and inventory.
• Provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the programor center and the day-to-day operations. Oversee hiring andretaining staff, career coaching, professional development andaccountable for the performance of employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education:

Bachelor's degree in program administration,public administration, finance, marketing, accounting, humanresources, or other related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of experience in administrativeand financial operations.

Supervisory Experience:

Five (5) years of direct supervisoryor management experience.

Other:

Annual financial disclosure required by MarylandState Law.

Hiring Range:

$213,520 - $237,245, Commensurate witheducation and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

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