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University of Louisville Executive Director, Administration and Operations in Louisville, Kentucky
Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Science, Public Health, Healthcare Management or a related field and ten (10) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 14 (Salary)Position Description:The Executive Director, Administration and Operations for the Environmental Health Institute will provide strategic oversight over administrative and operations affairs related to academic functions of the institute, including research, teaching and clinical research and support and sustain the Institute’s performance while working to identify opportunities to enable sustainable growth. In collaboration with the academic leadership of the Institute, the Executive Director will review, create, redesign, and implement effective operational processes and procedures that include stakeholder engagement, process improvement, and change initiatives.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview existing operational processes, procedures, and policies relevant to the mission of the institute, and develop ongoing understanding and surveillance of institute operations, including the identification of problematic pain-points, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies and develop and implement effective solutions to address them.Interface with the administrative leadership of the University and ensure alignment with the University policies and initiatives.Direct and monitor extramural program administration.Develop and inject performance transformation, quality assurance, business intelligence, and change management strategies into existing and new projects and centers supported by the institute.Lead in developing and executing operational strategy for the Institute in partnership with the Director for Finance and Operations.Lead in development of recruitment plans, work assignments, and strategic initiatives.Coordinate clinical research initiative and development of new clinical programs.Coordinate teaching, training, and mentoring activities within the Institute.Oversee and administer Faculty Affairs areas.Provide executive oversight and recommendations for partnership/joint venture.Interface with advancement, marketing, state and federal relations to support their efforts and initiatives.Coordinate and co-organize academic and community activities in partnership with Institute leadership.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Business Administration, Science, Public Health, or Healthcare Management.Leadership experience demonstrating that the candidate can own, influence, and execute initiatives and problem solve.Strong strategic and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to turn into actionable strategic frameworks and operational plans.Excellent communication skills, along with strong organizational skills and a strong work ethic.A flexible, emotionally intelligent team builder with strong critical thinking skills, self-awareness and the ability to exercise discretion and due diligence will be a perfect fit for this position.Willingness and ability to provide quality presentations to a varying audience and the desire to provide nimble and proactive customer service.CompetenciesProactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.Analytical- evaluates data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.Flexible - ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information.Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility.Teamwork - ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.Target Compensation Maximum:$198,900.00Target Compensation Minimum:$132,600.00Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.