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Category: Administrative Professional
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Animal Medicine - W407200
Job Type: Temporary
Union Code: Non Union Position-W00-Non Benefited
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: March 18, 2026
Work Location: 100% Onsite
Salary Minimum: USD $28.84/Hr.
Salary Maximum: USD $54.81/Hr.
Admin Manager I:
Under the direction of the director or designee, the Administrative Manager I is responsible for planning and managing the administrative and business affairs of a medium sized department whose functions include; education, research, and service.
Admin Manager II:
Under the direction of the director or designee, the Administrative Manager II is responsible for planning and managing the administrative and business affairs of a large department whose functions include; education, research, and service.
Admin Manager III:
Under the direction of the director or designee, the Administrative Manager III is responsible for planning and managing the administrative and business affairs of a very large department whose functions include; education, research, and service.
Admin Manager I:
- Develop and prepare budgets and financial reports for general appropriations, endowments, and other funds
- Manage the division's annual budget and report variances and recommend corrective action. Provide forecasts as needed
- Manage division funding sources by monitoring revenue and expenditure activity
- Provides input into non-technical portions of financial proposals involving a variety of funding sources and agencies
- Analyze and evaluate existing administrative systems, identifying opportunities for systems improvements and increased efficiencies. Implement and coordinate improvements including program wide support staff coverage, scheduling and work distribution and payroll backup
- Direct analytical studies of existing or proposed services and activities to provide the economic basis for management decisions to improve operational/financial performance and to realize productivity improvements
- Act as a primary liaison between the department and the UMass Medical School Payroll Dept, HR Dept. and Information Services departments and represent the department at administrative meetings within and outside of the Medical School
- Oversee and provide human resource support in the areas of staffing, recruitment, counseling, compensation, and benefits. Insure all personal action activity related to hiring, firing, performance measurement, contracting, and funding are completed
- Supervise and evaluate performance of support and other assigned staff. Provide support to staff in the development of business initiatives. Identify and implement professional development opportunities for assigned staff
- Train, develop, and provide technical consultation related to existing business process and process improvement
- Train and provide ongoing education to ensure awareness of, compliance with, and uniform implementation of program, university, state, and funding agency regulations, business process policies, procedures and systems. Review and assure all departmental policies are current
- Maintain adequate office supplies, space & equipment. Oversee the purchasing of supplies and capital equipment
- Collaborate with the representatives of the School to define and prioritize departmental strategy and direction. Identify trends, appraise cause and effect, and evaluate and highlight opportunities to improve department performance
- May serve as liaison with external organizations and other School departments
- Adhere to University, State, and funding agency regulations
- Perform other duties as required.
Admin Manager II:
- Develop, manage, and control the division's annual budget. Report variances and recommend corrective action. Provide forecasts as needed
- Manage division funding sources by monitoring revenue and expenditure activity
- Oversees the preparation and management of grant and contract proposals involving a variety of funding sources and agencies
- Analyze and evaluate existing administrative systems, identifying opportunities for systems improvements and increased efficiencies. Implement and coordinate improvements including program wide support staff coverage, scheduling and work distribution and payroll backup
- Direct analytical studies of existing or proposed services and activities to provide the economic basis for management decisions to improve operational/financial performance and to realize productivity improvements
- Act as a primary liaison between the department and the UMass Medical School Payroll Dept, HR Dept. and Information Services departments and represent the department at administrative meetings within and outside of the Medical School
- Oversee and provide human resource support in the areas of staffing, recruitment, counseling, compensation, and benefits. Insure all personal action activity related to hiring, firing, performance measurement, contracting, and funding are completed
- Supervise and evaluate performance of support and other assigned staff. Provide support to staff in the development of business initiatives. Identify and implement professional development opportunities for assigned staff
- Train, develop, and provide technical consultation related to existing business process and process improvement
- Train and provide ongoing education to ensure awareness of, compliance with, and uniform implementation of program, university, state, and funding agency regulations, business process policies, procedures and systems. Review and assure all departmental policies are current
- Maintain adequate office supplies, space & equipment. Oversee the purchasing of supplies and capital equipment
- Collaborate with the representatives of the School to define and prioritize departmental strategy and direction. Identify trends, appraise cause and effect, and evaluate and highlight opportunities to improve department performance
- May serve as liaison with external organizations and other School departments
- Adhere to University, State, and funding agency regulations
- Perform other duties as required.
Admin Manager III:
- Develop and manage the division's annual budget and report variances and recommend corrective action. Provide forecasts as needed
- Manage division funding sources by monitoring revenue and expenditure activity
- Directs the preparation of grants and contracts involving a variety of funding sources and agencies and ensures their compliance to institutional funding sources and federal guidelines and regulations
- Analyze and evaluate existing administrative systems, identifying opportunities for systems improvements and increased efficiencies. Implement and coordinate improvements including program wide support staff coverage, scheduling and work distribution and payroll backup
- Direct analytical studies of existing or proposed services and activities to provide the economic basis for management decisions to improve operational/financial performance and to realize productivity improvements
- Act as a primary liaison between the department and the UMass Medical School Payroll Dept, HR Dept. and Information Services departments and represent the department at administrative meetings within and outside of the Medical School
- Oversee and provide human resource support in the areas of staffing, recruitment, counseling, compensation, and benefits. Insure all personal action activity related to hiring, firing, performance measurement, contracting, and funding are completed
- Supervise and evaluate performance of support and other assigned staff. Provide support to staff in the development of business initiatives. Identify and implement professional development opportunities for assigned staff
- Train, develop, and provide technical consultation related to existing business process and process improvement
- Train and provide ongoing education to ensure awareness of, compliance with, and uniform implementation of program, university, state, and funding agency regulations, business process policies, procedures and systems. Review and assure all departmental policies are current
- Maintain adequate office supplies, space & equipment. Oversee the purchasing of supplies and capital equipment
- Collaborate with the representatives of the School to define and prioritize departmental strategy and direction. Identify trends, appraise cause and effect, and evaluate and highlight opportunities to improve department performance
- May serve as liaison with external organizations and other School departments
- Adhere to University, State, and funding agency regulations
- Perform other duties as required.
Admin Manager I:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 4 years of related experience
- Prior supervisory experience required
Admin Manager II:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5 years of related experience
- Prior supervisory experience required
Admin Manager III:
- Masters degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 4 years of related experience
- 2 year of supervisory experience required
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Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
