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Northwell Health · 1 day ago

Director, Operations (Grants Admin)

Manhasset, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Director of Operations for their Grants Administration Department. This key leadership role is responsible for optimizing operational efficiency and strategic management of the diverse grant portfolio, providing oversight and support to grant analysts while ensuring compliance and effective stewardship of grant-funded programs.

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Responsibilities

Provide essential operational leadership and support to the grant administration team, serving as a primary resource and mentor for grant analysts on daily workflows, compliance, and strategic submission guidance

Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies to enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance with institutional and funder requirements for grant administration

Prepare and present comprehensive reports on grant activities, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives to the CFO and other senior leadership

Leads an Operations group by communicating with and developing staff members, and building consensus for programs and goals that support a business, function or geographic area

Develops and articulates a short-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of service contracts to in order to develop strategies of standardization and cost savings; analyzes material costs and offers cost-saving solutions to Corporate Procurement

Identifies appropriate equipment/supply inventory levels; establishes par levels and oversees processes to ensure timely maintenance

Develops, implements and oversees warehousing and receiving logistics processes (i.e., loading dock, mailroom, and storage areas) and oversees parking and valet services for the Center

Functions as end-user interface for physicians, administrative and support personnel to assure operational concerns with the Center are continuously identified and addressed

Develops and monitors strategic operating goals, objectives and budget; reports operational performance, justification and/or corrective action

Participates in new construction projects at the Center related to operational issues; develops and implements operations-related programs to enhance patient and employee satisfaction

Develops and maintains productive inter/intra departmental clinical, administrative and vendor work relationships to optimize materials management operations

Selects, develops, manages and evaluates direct reports; oversees the selection, development, management and evaluation of indirect reports

Oversees compliance with government and agency regulations

Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions

Qualification

Grant lifecycle managementFinancial managementPolicy developmentCompliance oversightLeadership experienceStrategic planningCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience

8-12 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of leadership / management experience, required

Extensive experience across the full grant lifecycle, including pre-award (proposal development, budget preparation, submission), award negotiation, and post-award management (financial reporting, compliance, close-out)

Proven experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing grant-related policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Demonstrated experience managing grant-funded subcontracts and subawards, ensuring compliance and effective oversight

Strong background in financial management specific to grants, including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and audit preparation

Experience working in a large, complex organization, preferably within an academic medical center, healthcare system, or research institution

Company

Northwell Health

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Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

Founded in 1997

Manhasset, New York, USA

10001+ employees