The University of Texas Medical Branch · 3 weeks ago
Director of Business Operations - Center for AI
United States-Texas-Galveston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Director of Business Operations for their Center for AI. The Director will be responsible for managing administrative and financial matters, overseeing staff activities, and ensuring compliance with budgetary guidelines.
Responsibilities
Manages the daily activities of the staff in the area. Ensuring all employees are following UTMB policies and procedures as well as specific policies pertaining to the Academic Enterprise
Responsible for staff development which may include creation of formal training and development programs for staff
Provides financial accountability and ensures compliance with state, university, and external funding agency guidelines by overseeing the management and maintenance of budgetary information
Ensures staff are knowledgeable on all types of awards and general terms and conditions for proper grant administration, and the structure and practices of various sources of research grant funding
Responds to financial inquires and budget variance reports from the Provost’s Office
Performs monthly departmental account reconciliations against Hyperion reports derived from the Provost’s Office
Assist with operational decisions and the development and implementation of strategic long and short-term plans to assure fiscal growth, solvency, and accountability
Collaborates with, and responds to, inquiries and action items from the Academic Enterprise and Institutional areas to ensure appropriate business operational practices, standards and timelines are met
May create plans to support the growth of research mission through creation and implementation operational plans needed to maximize resources
Responsible for identifying and evaluating the need for new equipment, supplies, communication services, and information services for all areas of the program
May oversee transitional activities related to the implementation of organizational and procedural changes
Serves as a resource to the dean, departments chairs and or administration also serves as liaison to the university and external units
Provides assistance to management in the implementation of organization decisions, which may include generating customized reports and or written statements
Supports emergency operations planning and participates in leadership emergency team for planning and active events
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in a related area plus six (6) years of directly related experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism
Competence in dealing with a variety of individuals including physicians, researchers, and university leadership
Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem resolution
Ability to plan, organize, set and accomplish goals
Supervisory and management skills to effectively direct support staff
Facilitation, coaching, mentoring, feedback skills
Excellent decision-making skills
Company
The University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Donna Sollenberger
EVP and CEO, Health System
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