Program Administrator, SOM Senior T2

We are seeking to hire a Program Administrator for the
Institute of Human Virology (IHV) Division of Clinical Research to support institute and division leadership and toprovide strategic leadership and direction for complex, high-impact programs, and initiatives within the division and IHV. This position will be inclusive of management, financial oversight,support for contracting and operations, and drive operational excellence, foster collaboration across stakeholders, and ensureprograms are effectively managed to support the organization'smission and strategic objectives.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;

professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

• Provides senior level program administration to a program ororganized research center. Achieve objectives of a program/center with campus impact through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff in all program functions, such as financial,research, research administration, administrative, and outreach.
  
  Supervises administrative staff; develops and implements thebudget; manages and administers grants and contracts; overseesspace and materials needed for teaching, translational clinical care, clinical research, and projects.
• Works closely with the department chairs in creating strategic plans and business development strategy for the program/center.
  
  Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and university policies. Manages and plans operations including space, marketing,publications, and business office functions.
• Drive strategic planning for program or center to achievelong-term University goals. Responsible for achieving financial objectives for the program/center of responsibility. Prepares anannual budget; negotiates, coordinates, and administers grantsand/or contracts; approves expenditures; analyzes variances; and initiates corrective actions.
• Design, maintain, and implement program or organized researchcenter policies and/or services by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.
• Resolve problems in matters of significance requiringidentification and analysis of complex variables pertaining toprogram or organized research center or to the University.
• Oversee facility space allocation and layout, communicationservices, furniture, fixtures and equipment design, and planning of facility expansion and/or modification. Act as liaison with Facilities Management to ensure efficient and appropriate facilityrenovations and upgrades.
• Oversee all financial objectives and achievements for the program or organized research center.
• Provide directions to program/center by assuring that proposals and awards are compliant with federal, state, agency, and institutional policies. Direct and manage the authorization andtransmittal of all proposals and negotiates the most complexagreements. Develop, enhance, and provide guidance to all contract and grant functions for program and staff members. Collaborate withupper-level management within program and throughout campus inorder to ensure the deliverance of high-quality service.
• Delegate responsibility for all routine record keeping and reporting, purchasing, and inventory.
• Provide leadership to achieve goals and vision of the programor center and the day-to-day operations. Oversee hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, professional development and accountable for the performance of employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in program administration,public administration, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, or other related field. Master's degree preferred.

Eight (8) years of experience in administrative and financial operations.

Five (5) years of direct supervisoryor management experience.

Annual financial disclosure required by Maryland State Law.

$213,520 - $237,245, Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive…