Department
BSD MED - Geriatrics - Share Network Adminstration
Job Summary
The Administrative Director will be responsible for senior level management of all existing SHARE Network programs, developing and maintaining relationships with partner organizations and community sites, and developing and implementing new programs. They will provide strategic leadership and serve as a liaison to academic departments, healthcare and community-based partner organizations, and administrative units of the University. They will have overall responsibility for the management, staffing, budgeting, and development of SHARE Network programming.
Responsibilities
- Develops and oversees the implementation of all SHARE Network programs.
- Supervises the SHARE Network staff team and coordinates team operations.
- Works closely with principal investigator and project faculty on project educational efforts and curriculum development and implementation.
- Maintains existing relationships with community-based organization and healthcare partners serving older adults and continually explores and develops new partner and project opportunities.
- Oversees website and resource guide maintenance.
- Helps support programs that engage the community around healthy aging and create important opportunities for collaboration.
- Coordinates with government funders on grant renewals, non-competing continuations, annual performance reporting, and supplemental funding opportunities.
- Disseminates research through writing publications, presenting at conferences, and regularly updating our community.
- Develops and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
- Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
- Prior project management or director experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Experience with other software applications (e.g., Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Proficiency with word processing applications, preparing presentations, and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of secured shared drives (e.g. Box) and methods of secure file and patient data sharing across sites.
- Experience with maintaining and updating websites.
- Knowledge of Chicagos South Side communities.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong executive functioning skills, directing a complex and many-faceted project with diverse partners.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to train and supervise others, including students, volunteers and other support staff.
- Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with diverse researchers, staff, community stakeholders, contractors, and patients.
Working Conditions
- Willingness to travel to community partners, national meetings and conferences.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
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Job Family
Administration & Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$75,000.00 - $100,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
