Business Administrator, Research Director, Department of Surgery

Job Overview

The Department of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking to hire a Business Administrator to serve as a Research Director. This position will utilize critical decision‑making skills, excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, superior organizational skills and business application technical skills to support divisions within the department. Qualified candidates will use these skills to support the financial and business operations with accurate forecasting, agile response to business trends, and using data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities include day‑to‑day administration of specialized activities and reporting to management, providing recommendations and advice to management or other groups on process‑related topics, and conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, federal, and university regulations.

• Manage the financial and operational activities of specialized areas within the department including budgeting, profit and loss statements, variance reporting and contracting
• Assist in clinical operations of the health system by partnering with the clinical operations team
• Direct personnel functions for operating unit(s) to include management of an administrative team and all functions, such as payroll, evaluations and day‑to‑day supervision
• Participate in monitoring grants, clinical trials and contracts which will include budgeting and financial oversight
• Participate in operational and performance improvement committees as assigned
• Facilitate monthly provider compensation preparation and effort reporting
• Interact with health system, college of medicine, and physician group to ensure tripartite mission of education, research and patient services are successful
• Determine purchasing priorities and make recommendations for major capital expenditures
• Serve as member of the business team including cross coverage of all departmental financial, operational and administrative needs
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non‑exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.)
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Seven years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements

• Three years of financial and administrative experience, including one year of previous supervisory experience

• Technical skill proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Word, Adobe, and Outlook
• Progressive leadership experience in research administration within an academic medical center or research‑intensive environment, including oversight of sponsored programs, research operations, and staff supervision
• Demonstrated expertise in research financial management, including grant budgeting, portfolio analysis, financial forecasting, faculty startup packages, effort management, and compliance with federal and sponsor requirements

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• Eleven paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• Six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.