Senior Department Administrator: Research & Operations Lead

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy seeks a Senior Department Administrator to manage a medium-to-large academic department with complex operations, including sponsored research. You will serve as a primary contact, represent the department externally, and oversee budgets, staff, and strategic planning in partnership with the Chair.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, data reporting, facilities coordination, IT planning, purchasing, and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong budget and financial management experience.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and institutional guidelines for research funding.

Responsibilities

• Explain and interpret policies for students and faculty; advise Chair.
• Supervise and develop department staff; hire, train, evaluate.
• Compile data and draft regular/ad hoc reports for department.
• Coordinate facilities, IT needs, purchasing, and space planning.
• Develop budgets, forecasts and financial planning; manage expenditures.
• Publish newsletters and manage department website; plan events.
• Coordinate search committees and visa processes with International Center.
• Assist registrar to implement course schedules; support grads.

Skills

Budget management

Financial management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy seeks a Senior Department Administrator to manage a medium-to-large academic department with complex operations, including sponsored research. You will serve as a primary contact, represent the department externally, and oversee budgets, staff, and strategic planning in partnership with the Chair.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, data reporting, facilities coordination, IT planning, purchasing, and communications.