Department Administrator - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-06
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Department Administrator



Job Summary

Directs the daily operations of multiple institution organizational units or a large, multi-faceted academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college, including finance, human resources, payroll, information technology, operations and management of facilities, accounting, grant management, and purchasing. Oversees strategic planning, future direction of programs, and allocation of resources. Controls expenditures and directs special projects.


Essential Functions

The Department of Epidemiology is home to a robust research portfolio and large student base making it the largest department in the School of Public Health. The department manages approximately $80 million in research funding, a yearly operational budget of roughly $8 million, 50 faculty, 120 research and administrative staff, and 50+ academic appointments. This position will serve in an advanced administrative capacity for budget planning, fiscal administration, personnel management, and other administrative and managerial responsibilities associated with departmental research, training, and service activities. The incumbent must be able to act independently to determine, interpret, and execute Department, School and University policies and procedures. This position requires a highly motivated individual who can work well under pressure, is organized and can prioritize multiple deadlines, and someone that can be viewed as a leader and a resource for the entire Department of Epidemiology. Prior academic administrative or research administration highly preferred


Physical Effort

Generally sedentary.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Director - Business Administration

Job Family: Business Operations & Administration

Job Sub Family: Operational Leadership

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Work Arrangement: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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