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Duke University is seeking an Administrative Director to be responsible for oversight of all administrative matters in the Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy (IGSP), including the business, HR, computing resources and financial operations of the IGSP, and to work with the IGSP Director to develop and implement IGSP's strategic planning. This position operates with broad authority and functions as a part of the Institute's executive management team.

In partnership with the IGSP Director and faculty, the Administrative Director will provide strategic recommendations on all operational and strategic issues as they arise. Additionally, the Administrative Director will also interact extensively with program directors, faculty and staff in the IGSP and with appropriate administrative officials across the University and Medical Center.

Within the Department, the Administrative Director will be responsible for all major operational and financial decisions, freeing up the IGSP Director to focus on broader academic and programmatic IGSP matters. Heads of administrative functions within the IGSP (Finance, Human Resources, Communications, IT, Development) will report to the Director.



Responsibilities:

- Advise the IGSP Director on strategic development and key planning issues and make recommendations on major decisions.


- Keep the IGSP Director informed about activities, potential challenges, opportunities, and recommended actions at both the University and Medical Center.

- Shape and develop IGSP strategy and organization, while helping to identify opportunities and challenges for the IGSP.

- Help determine resource allocations (financial and space) within the IGSP.

- Manage budget annually and long-term.

- Encourage IGSP faculty, staff and trainees to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with IGSP's overall strategy, which will lead to high performance.

- Set performance goals, which are tailored to each IGSP unit.

- Monitor IGSP performance to ensure that progress is being made.

- Lead IGSP Core Resources Advisory Committee.

- Participate in management of various strategic entities within the IGSP, as needed.

- Responsible for overseeing program development and evaluation.

- Develop a group of well-rounded, capable managers in the IGSP.

- Implement and maintain an effective Human Resources program to build critical core competencies and organizational values.

- Coordinate within the context of other IGSP organizational capabilities and help maintain an effective Educational program to build genome sciences and policy training programs for undergraduate, graduate and professional students.


Required Qualifications:

- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or a related field

- Significant professional management experience 12-15 years.

- Academic administration experience in a research setting, preferably in the area of Genomics/Genetics.

- Experience with budget management (>$10 million).

- Must be an approachable, engaging team-builder with the ability to successfully lead, plan and manage change.

- Superior communications and interpersonal and relationship building skills that will serve as a resource to internal constituents.

- Excellent follow-through skills with record for initiating action and responding to constituents in a timely way.

- Propensity to go above and beyond, taking action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve organizational objectives.


Duke University offers an excellent benefits package and competitive compensation. For more information about this position and to apply, please visit http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs and apply to requisition # 400576038. Duke University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.