Strategic Administrative Manager — Public Safety Ops

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks an Administrative Manager to lead administrative HR functions, coordinate policies, and support strategic initiatives in a high‑impact public safety and operations context.

You will supervise staff, manage calendars and travel, analyze data to inform decisions, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance, service excellence, and employee well‑being through comprehensive benefits and programs.

Qualifications

• Four years related administrative experience, including two years in supervision or leads
• Substitution options include LEADing Self Accelerate and LEADing Self Discover programs
• Preferred experience supporting director-level leaders and calendar/travel management

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee administrative HR functions in compliance with policies
• Serve as liaison between management, administrative staff, and Institutional HR partners
• Oversee implementation of divisional strategic initiatives through structured coordination and data synthesis
• Monitor and track initiatives to ensure alignment with goals and deliverables
• Analyze and interpret data to support administrative decision-making
• Ensure operational continuity through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving
• Plan, organize, and direct administrative functions for effective service delivery
• Oversee implementation of policies, procedures, and workforce initiatives
• Build and maintain productive relationships with leadership, staff, and stakeholders
• Allocate resources effectively to meet departmental goals
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service
• Ensure compliance with regulations and organizational standards
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Provide leadership and direction to administrative personnel
• Oversee daily operations and long-term administrative initiatives
• Support emergency recall efforts and remain onsite or work extended hours during emergencies or unusual circumstances
• Travel locally or long-distance as required for training or business purposes
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Coordination

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Policy understanding

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks an Administrative Manager to lead administrative HR functions, coordinate policies, and support strategic initiatives in a high‑impact public safety and operations context.

You will supervise staff, manage calendars and travel, analyze data to inform decisions, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance, service excellence, and employee well‑being through comprehensive benefits and programs.