Department Administrator

Responsibilities

• Manage the Institute's financial portfolio, including grants, contracts, endowments, and gifts, while overseeing pre- and post-award activities.
• Direct financial forecasting, planning, and accounting practices for all modules, programs, and research cores.
• Provide administrative oversight for grant activity and research compliance, serving as a key member of the grant writing and administration team.
• Lead human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations for faculty and staff.
• Oversee facilities and space management across multiple locations, including equipment inventory and capital planning.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the Institute's short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Advise the Institute Director and Executive Leadership Team on fiscal matters and administrative policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive managerial experience, preferably within an academic health center.
• Strong understanding of managerial accounting and finance principles.
• Proven experience in research grant management within a clinical, research, or academic setting.
• Demonstrated personnel management skills and experience overseeing department operations and human resources.
• Proficiency in managing complex information and computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• 10 years of progressive managerial experience in an academic health center.
• Experience working within higher education or specifically at Columbia University/CUIMC.
• Familiarity with University systems and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations of faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

About the Company

Columbia University is a leading research institution dedicated to excellence in education, research, and clinical care. The Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research focuses on advancing medical research through innovative clinical and translational science.