Surgery Department Operations, Education & Research Admin

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an Operations, Education, and Research Administrator for the Department of Surgery. The role drives strategic and operational leadership across financial, HR, academic, research, and business functions, and serves as a key advisor to the Department Chair.

Responsibilities include overseeing research administration, educational programs, facilities, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive admin/operations experience.
• Experience supporting sponsored research and grants administration.
• Ability to foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across financial, human resources, academic, research and business functions.
• Advise the Department Chair and serve as a key advisor.
• Manage research administration, educational program oversight, facilities, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Skills

5–7 years experience in administration

Sponsored research and grants admin

Diversity and professionalism

Education

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking an Operations, Education, and Research Administrator for the Department of Surgery. The role drives strategic and operational leadership across financial, HR, academic, research, and business functions, and serves as a key advisor to the Department Chair.

Responsibilities include overseeing research administration, educational programs, facilities, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations.