Assistant Director, BCC Programs

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Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number:

Department

Department Eppley Inst Administration

Business Unit

Business Unit Eppley Institute

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Weekdays and weekends;
Hours may vary

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Administrative Programs (AD-AP) has primary responsibility for all activities relating to the renewals, continuations, site visit rehearsals and site visits for the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant ( CCSG ), implementation of projects funded by the CCSG , coordination of leadership committees, coordination and supervision of pilot projects and limited submission applications, planning and execution of BCC special retreats, lectureships and other meetings/events and coordination and communication with the larger Cancer Center community.

The AD-AP is responsible for a broad spectrum of complex analytical duties that lead to new and/or not yet tested recommendations and is expected to develop conceptual framework for the implementation of unique projects/programs. The AD-AP participates in strategic planning for the BCC and is responsible for many high-profile projects often requiring adherence to tight deadlines. This position is critical to the overall strategic mission of the BCC .

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required

Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (

NOTE:

Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

NA

Required Experience

Required Experience 3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Progressively responsible business/research administration experience.

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

NA

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Other Computer Applications: NA

Required Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent project management skills, including grants management and administration.
High degree of professional independence.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of rapidly changing information from a wide range of sources and to incorporate this into policies and processes.
Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive, detailed analyses of complex policies, regulations, statutes and guidelines and to interpret/explain them to others.
Ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong commitment to duties.
Ability to think critically and to compile and analyze data.
Ability to analyze problems, implement solutions and multitask.
Ability to work within a deadline-driven structure.
Ability to demonstrate leadership in change management.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining flexibility and adaptability while implementing institutional change.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education:

Master's degree or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Business Administration, Healthcare, Public Administration, or Science.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in an academic or research environment.
Experience supervising a team of individuals who manage different facets of an administrative unit.
Prior research administration experience at an NCI
-designated cancer center or other NIH
-funded research center.

Preferred License:

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

NA

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: SAP

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA

Preferred Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of pertinent policies, procedures, regulations and requirements of the University of Nebraska, State, Federal, and other agencies (including NCI Cancer Center Support Grant Guidelines).
Knowledge of University of Nebraska policies with regard to research administration, finances and human resources.