Department Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine - College of Medicine
Responsibilities Program Director, Administrative & Financial Operations:Join the leadership team of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine (BSSM) as a strategic partner to the Department Chair. In this impactful role, you'll help lead departmental operations, financial planning, staffing strategy, and administrative services that support teaching, research, and service initiatives.
What you'll do:- Partner with the Chair on departmental strategy, operations, and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead budget planning, financial analysis, forecasting, and resource management across multiple funding sources.
- Provide operational leadership for HR, procurement, travel, and administrative functions serving approximately 140 faculty and staff across a growing department and its affiliated programs and centers.
- Supervise and develop administrative team members while driving service excellence.
- Interpret university policies and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Deliver data-driven reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Why you'll love this role: This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic academic environment where your leadership will directly support faculty success, research growth, operational excellence, and the department's long-term strategic goals.
We're looking for a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys translating strategy into action.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and six years of experience related to administrative services; or high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to ten years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)
Valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
Contact Info Georgia Arnold
Program Director
How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
