Dartmouth College · 17 hours ago
Operations Director.
Lebanon, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $147K/yr
7+ years expDartmouth College is a prestigious institution seeking an Operations Director for the Geisel School of Medicine. This role provides leadership and support for research and administrative operations, focusing on financial management, grant administration, and process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Oversees team in research administration and operations: departmental finances, grant administration, facilities, space planning, and communications
Ensures timely accomplishment of the workload, compliance with policies and procedures, collaboration with Geisel and College colleagues, and efficient and effective operations
Coaches, mentors, and evaluates team to meet evolving department needs
Develops and implements training and professional development plans for staff
Encourages and fosters a positive team-oriented work environment through effective communication and management
Oversees departmental budget development, preparation and submission of grant applications, analysis of spending patterns/needs, and regular monitoring and communication about the financial status of research and departmental programs
Strategically plans and allocates Epidemiology financial resources
Interfaces with Geisel leadership about financial matters
Improves operational processes and systems to promote efficiency and enhance service in collaboration with Geisel and College administration
Develops, interprets, and applies financial and administrative policies and procedures that comply with institutional policies and clarify expectations for faculty, staff, and collaborators
Collaborates with representatives of Dartmouth College, Geisel, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, and other external partners to provide information, seek clarification of requirements, and advance issues of mutual interest
In partnership with Geisel Faculty Affairs, manages the faculty appointment process
Oversees financial and administrative components of faculty grant applications for submission to federal and state agencies and private foundations
Oversees research plans into scope of work; identifies areas in which costs will be incurred, develops estimates of such costs, provides for administrative costs associated with the research, and budgets accordingly
Advises on the framing of grant proposals to be responsive to sponsoring agency interests, when needed
Manages the work of administrative and research staff in preparing and submitting grant applications, including those for multi-center clinical trials
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in a business discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience
7 to 10 years of relevant experience with 5 of those years in management preferred
Experience in grant administration in an academic setting is mandatory
Excellent accounting, management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop, execute, and manage complex budgets
Ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team
Willingness and ability to exercise judgment and initiative and to interact with faculty, personnel, and outside agencies in a professional manner
Flexibility and openness to change
Ability to plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to maintain and foster confidentiality
Proficiency in database management, spreadsheets, and other computer software
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population
Preferred
Master's degree
Familiarity with Dartmouth College financial systems and procedures
Company
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world's academic institutions.
5001-10000 employees
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2023 (9)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.2MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyLisa Stuart,Scott StuartAllison Magnuson
2022-08-25Grant
2018-10-28Grant· $10M
2018-05-07Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Eric R Fossum
John H Krehbiel Sr. Professor of Emerging Technologies, Thayer School of Engineering
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