University of Miami · 1 day ago
Center Administrator- Petrucelli Lab
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe University of Miami is seeking a Center Administrator for the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl. The Center Administrator will oversee the management and administrative support functions, develop financial plans, and expand programs for scientific research and community health.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides leadership with the identification of obstacles that impede the center’s progress and develops administrative vehicles to overcome these obstacles
Assists in developing substantive changes in institutional policy and procedure and familiarizes faculty, staff, and constituents with these
Directs the communications, media relations, and public information programs designed to further the mission of the Center
Coordinates medical communications to maintain accuracy and consistency
Works with the Center’s faculty and staff to identify key issues and strategies and incorporates these in an effective and consistent public relationship program
Meets the center’s faculty and staff on a routine basis to keep abreast of research, treatment, and academic activities
Develops and maintains media contacts and scientific media in local, regional, national, and international markets
Assists in generating evaluative data on special and target programs and develops administrative solutions to ensure their seamless operation
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures
Serves as the senior administrative partner to Institute Director, contributing to long‑range strategic planning, scientific program growth, and organizational design for a large, multidisciplinary neuroscience enterprise
Manages the development, implementation, and assessment of operational policies, administrative workflows, and institute‑wide support structures that ensure seamless execution across all divisions, labs, and programmatic units
Leads administrative integration efforts across basic science departments, clinical entities, shared cores, and external partners to support highly collaborative research
Oversees multimillion‑dollar operating budgets, financial forecasting, cost allocation models, recharge/cost‑center activities, and institute‑wide resource distribution to support scientific priorities
Supports the expansion of research programs by coordinating grant‑related planning, staffing, compliance, and post‑award functions in collaboration with central Sponsored Programs and Research Administration offices
Develops financial models and business plans to support major investments, philanthropic initiatives, faculty recruitment packages, and capital requests
Monitors portfolio performance, identifies funding risks, and implements financial controls for large‑scale neuroscience research operations
Directs facilities planning and operations for institute‑assigned locations, including wet labs, shared core facilities, computational spaces, translational research units, and administrative offices
Coordinates buildouts, renovations, capital projects, and space optimization strategies aligned with the scientific needs of rapidly evolving neuroscience programs
Ensures compliance with environmental health & safety, biosafety, laboratory operations standards, and facilities regulatory requirements across all institute spaces
Oversees organizational design, talent strategy, staffing plans, and workforce development initiatives across all administrative and research support functions within the Institute
Partners in faculty recruitment processes—including high‑level scientific recruitments, lab start‑ups, and onboarding—to ensure operational readiness and long‑term support structures
Advises leadership on performance management, culture-building, and staff engagement strategies to sustain a high‑performing scientific enterprise
Manages the administrative coordination of large programmatic grants, multi‑PI projects, training grants, and interdisciplinary initiatives
Serves as the primary liaison with MSOM leadership, central administrative offices, external partners, and federal agencies related to neuroscience operations and compliance matters
Leads project management for scientific initiatives, donor-engaged projects, external collaborations, and institute‑wide events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
Minimum 5 Years Of Relevant Experience Required
Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans
Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance
Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth
Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change
Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery
Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities
Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 7–10 years of progressively responsible administrative leadership in an academic medical center, research institute, or large scientific organization
Demonstrated experience supporting complex research operations, including grant administration, financial management, and laboratory/facilities oversight
Experience supporting senior scientific leadership and overseeing administrative teams in a matrixed research environment
Deep understanding of research administration, academic operations, and scientific program development
Ability to manage large budgets, develop financial strategies, and oversee complex operational infrastructures
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and project management skills with the ability to anticipate institute needs
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, researchers, staff, donors, collaborators, and executive leadership
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture supporting scientific excellence
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Science Administration, or related field strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
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Tuition remission
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Company
University of Miami
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