Administrative Director - Bioethics, Neiswanger Institute

Position Details

Job Title DIRECTOR ADMIN - NEISWANGER IN Position Number 8150147 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name CTR FOR ETHICS/HEALTH POLICY Location Code CTR FOR ETHICS/HEALTH POLICY (06340A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

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General

Summary:

Directs and administers the academic, operational, marketing and budgetary components (grants & sponsored programs) of the Neiswanger Institute. Responsible and serves as an advisor to the director and faculty for strategic institute operational planning, academic program development, instructional design and assessment, marketing of academic programs, sponsored conferences and faculty development workshops, research grant administration, fiscal administration, and human resources; which all are implemented and assessed to meet and exceed goals and objectives;

assigns and oversees the completion of institute work by administrative support staff and the management of space and utilities.

Strategic Planning:
In support of the Director, the Administrator develops institute strategic plans, which include the administrative goals and objectives; the establishment of academic programs, preparation and assistance of grant proposals and business plans that include program proposals; marketing initiatives and implementation that supports the goals and objectives of the institute's academic mission and policies. The Administrator supports the development, implementation and use of assessment by engaging and empowering faculty and staff to design and use assessment strategies in academic courses and programs to produce measured outcomes.

In addition, this position sets priorities, assigns responsibilities and establishes timetables; monitors and evaluates accomplishment of goals; assesses departmental standards of quality, productivity, and performance; projects future needs for services, space, equipment, material, revenue and personnel; and formulates strategies consistent with projections. Develops and implements institute operating policies and procedures in accordance with institute policies and procedures ensuring compliance.

Academic Program Development and Administration

Ensures that all elements related to graduate school and faculty professional development academic goals and objectives are met for the institute. Administers the development and implementation of academic programs and new curricula for graduate programs; working with directors, faculty and staff in oversight and support of instructional design and the psychometric assessment, objective outcome measurements. Reports assessment and measurements directly to the Director and Graduate Program Directors for strategic planning of current and new curricula.

Instructional Design for Graduate Programs

Develop and drives strategy for innovative teaching and learning which strengthen the priorities of the university research, educational excellence, and student success. Has an advanced knowledge of educational programs and processes, teaching practices, the application of technology in teaching and learning; and trends and best practices in higher education technology applications and usage. Serves as project manager in support of faculty and all stakeholders to ensure that pioneering programs meet the university's standards for high quality and leads the department/institute in the planning, design, and implementation of technology to support teaching, learning, and scholarship for graduate programs and faculty professional development.

Provides leadership and training in the design for emerging technologies that impact teaching, learning and research. Facilitates the adoption and utilization of technology-rich teaching and learning services, resources and facilities through collaborative curricular innovation, including methods for delivering courses, technology enhancements to improve current academic instruction and support of academic technologies currently provided as services. Designs and supports the use of spaces for teaching, learning and active collaboration and insure scalable and sustainable solutions across broad spectrum of academic technology functions.

Research and Grant Administration

Administers to the institute's research programs and grants including assistance in submissions and applications for grant opportunities and research topics. The monitoring of budget expenses and balances, providing information of fiscal reports to director and faculty. Oversees the staff liaison with Research Services and Sponsored Program Accounting offices. Provides assistance in the preparation of final submissions.

Marketing and Strategic Planning for Graduate Programs

Develops and executes comprehensive marketing plans and…