Business Administrator, Research Director, Department of Surgery

Posting Start Date: 7/17/26

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

The Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking to hire a Business Administrator to serve as a Research Director. This position will utilize critical decision-making skills, excellent communication and relationship building skills, superior organizational skills and business application technical skills to support divisions within the department. Qualified candidates will use these skills to support the financial and business operations with accurate forecasting, agile response to business trends and using data to drive decisions. Responsibilities include day-to-day administration of specialized activities and reporting to management, providing recommendations and advice to management or other groups on process related topics, and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, federal, and university regulations.

Essential Functions

• Manage the financial and operational activities of specialized areas within the department including budgeting, profit and loss statements, variance reporting and contracting
• Assist in clinical operations of the health system by partnering with the clinical operations team.
• Direct personnel functions for operating unit(s) to include management of an administrative team and all functions, such as, payroll, evaluations and day-to-day supervision.
• Participate in monitoring grants, clinical trials and contracts which will include budgeting and financial oversight.
• Participate in operational and performance improvement committees as assigned.
• Facilitate monthly provider compensation preparation and effort reporting.
• Interact with health system, college of medicine, and physician group to ensure tripartite mission of education, research and patient services are successful.
• Determine purchasing priorities and make recommendations for major capital expenditures.
• Serve as member of the business team including cross coverage of all departmental financial, operational and administrative needs.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of financial and administrative experience, including one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Technical skill proficiency in excel, Power BI, Word, Adobe, and Outlook.
• Progressive leadership experience in research administration within an academic medical center or research-intensive environment, including oversight of sponsored programs, research operations, and staff supervision.
• Demonstrated expertise in research financial management, including grant budgeting, portfolio analysis, financial forecasting, faculty startup packages, effort management, and compliance with federal and sponsor requirements.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected].

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