UTHealth Houston · 3 months ago
Director, Institute Administrative Services - Texas Institute of Restorative Technology (TIRN)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expUTHealth Houston is seeking an experienced Director of Institute Administrative Services for the Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies (TIRN). The Director will oversee personnel, finances, and facilities, providing strategic financial analysis and advising on clinical research and educational initiatives.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Plans and implements the operational, financial, and administrative activities of the Institute
Develops and maintains continuity of the administrative infrastructure to ensure efficient and financially sound operations
Directs the administrative operations of the Institute
Resolves issues/concerns to ensure that the goals of the Institute are achieved
Assists with the evaluation, preparation and monitoring of the Institute's budget(s), including funding sources/grants, and ensures compliance with all grant, legislative and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures
Prepares and interprets financial analyses reports, and cost studies to better support the Institute's mission
Serves as an Institute liaison for UTHealth departments, schools, faculty and staff, and various external agencies and organizations
May represent the Institute at special events and/or functions
Serves on or leads various school, university and/or external professional committees
May ensure department IT needs are properly met and helps monitor compliance of department IT infrastructure in accordance with organization policies
Responsible for preparing and implementing strategic plans for the Institute that may have concurrent timelines
May manage or provide general assistance with procurement activities, equipment purchases and equipment inventory and/or oversee new site developments
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and university and program policies and procedures
Models and promotes a team environment, quality care and customer satisfaction
Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluation, and salary planning
May manage contracts for professional services, processes contractual agreements
Compiles financial and personnel reports for grants and contracts at the Institute level and ensures fiscal integrity by evaluating budgeted expenses and revenues against actual expenditures by providing monthly updates and plans for variations
May act as a designated responsible party for financial reporting for the Institute
Ensures accounts are reconciled in a timely manner and that the adequate separation of duties are established and maintained; and that any contingent liabilities are identified and adequately communicated to the university's central financial reporting personnel
Affirms that financial information for the Institute reflects actual results of operations
Coordinates activities in establishing grant protocol with institutions that may be involved in similar activities as named by the grant
Assists Principal Investigator and their staff with pre and post award administration and coordinating, including oversee proper close-out of grants and contracts, including final financial reports to grant agency
Distributes to Principal Investigators pertinent information relating to contractual provisions and obligations
May train staff as necessary; develops and maintains a processes and procedures manual
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field required
6 years of experience in healthcare administration, research, or related field required
Comprehensive knowledge of research administration
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation capabilities
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Database and spreadsheet skills
Managing pre and post awards
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Experience within academic medicine preferred
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
UTHealth Houston has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (156)
2024 (133)
2023 (83)
2022 (111)
2021 (64)
2020 (64)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
2025-09-17
vcnewsdaily.com
2025-07-15
2025-06-23
Company data provided by crunchbase