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Academic Administrator I
Job Number: 2021-37947
Category: Administrative Professional
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Populat & Quantitive Hlth Sci - W455000
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 44
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: July 22, 2021

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Department Head or designee, the Academic Administrator I is responsible for the administration of the financial, operational, and general business functions of a large unit.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in determining space and facility needs for the unit faculty
  • Advise faculty and staff on compensation and benefit policies and procedures
  • Insure all personal action activity related to hiring, firing, contracting, and funding are completed
  • Provide assistance to faculty for the pre and post award activity relating to grant management
  • 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
  • Adhere to University, State, and funding agency regulations
  • Responsible for the division's indirect cost, time, and effort reporting
  • Represent the department at administrative meetings within and outside of the Medical School
  • Serve on Institutional committees established to improve school operations and system implementations
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4 years of related experience
  • Prior supervisory experience required

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