University of Houston
Associate Director, Research Center Administrator
University of Houston, Welcome, South Carolina, United States,
Job Description - Associate Director, Research Center Administrator (STA014693)Organization
H0067 Chemical EngineeringDescription
Summary:
Directs the administrative and financial functions for a complex research center or institute, or a group of related centers or institutes.Job Duties
Manages the center's administrative and financial operations, including supervision of staff.Develops and implements business-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UH, state, federal and consortium regulations; participates in strategic planning as a member of the center's senior administration.Recommends and implements solutions to operational issues and challenges; identifies opportunities for operational improvements.Directs and oversees the center's budget and financial system, ensuring compliance with all internal audit requirements, grants and contracts policies and procedures, and state and federal rules and regulations.Prepares reports, analyses and projections, and oversees and approves financial reporting to all constituents, both internal and external to UH.Directs and oversees human resource, payroll, procurement and travel service functions for the center.Oversees the administration of information technology systems and procurement of capital equipment.Oversees the renovation, maintenance and repair of facilities for the center.Assists principal investigators with proposal preparation and submission.Manages administration of sub-recipient agreements, subcontracts, service contracts and consultant contracts with other universities, federal agencies, research institutions and private sector organizations and companies; assists with intellectual property and technology transfer activities.Serves as liaison for the center with other university departments and component campuses to coordinate center administrative activities and resolve issues.Represents the center at conferences, expositions, meetings and other public activities; provides financial and logistical supervision for conferences hosted by the centers.Additional Job Posting Information
Directs the administrative and financial functions for two Welch Foundation research centers that are led by Profs. Jeffrey Rimer and Megan Robertson and comprise a total of ten principal investigators.Helps prepare progress reports, analyses and projections, and oversees and approves financial reporting to all constituents, both internal and external to UH.Performs other job-related duties as required.Qualifications
Bachelors and 7 years experienceRequires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.Additional Qualifications
A PhD or MS degree in a scientific field (e.g., engineering, chemistry, or related disciplines) is highly desirable, but is not mandatory.Education in Lieu of Experience will be considered.Experience in Lieu of Education will be considered.May be eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements.Salary:
Commensurate with experienceRequired Attachments by Candidate
Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationEmployee Status
Job Posting
Job Posting: May 24, 2024, 9:06:31 PMThe policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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H0067 Chemical EngineeringDescription
Summary:
Directs the administrative and financial functions for a complex research center or institute, or a group of related centers or institutes.Job Duties
Manages the center's administrative and financial operations, including supervision of staff.Develops and implements business-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UH, state, federal and consortium regulations; participates in strategic planning as a member of the center's senior administration.Recommends and implements solutions to operational issues and challenges; identifies opportunities for operational improvements.Directs and oversees the center's budget and financial system, ensuring compliance with all internal audit requirements, grants and contracts policies and procedures, and state and federal rules and regulations.Prepares reports, analyses and projections, and oversees and approves financial reporting to all constituents, both internal and external to UH.Directs and oversees human resource, payroll, procurement and travel service functions for the center.Oversees the administration of information technology systems and procurement of capital equipment.Oversees the renovation, maintenance and repair of facilities for the center.Assists principal investigators with proposal preparation and submission.Manages administration of sub-recipient agreements, subcontracts, service contracts and consultant contracts with other universities, federal agencies, research institutions and private sector organizations and companies; assists with intellectual property and technology transfer activities.Serves as liaison for the center with other university departments and component campuses to coordinate center administrative activities and resolve issues.Represents the center at conferences, expositions, meetings and other public activities; provides financial and logistical supervision for conferences hosted by the centers.Additional Job Posting Information
Directs the administrative and financial functions for two Welch Foundation research centers that are led by Profs. Jeffrey Rimer and Megan Robertson and comprise a total of ten principal investigators.Helps prepare progress reports, analyses and projections, and oversees and approves financial reporting to all constituents, both internal and external to UH.Performs other job-related duties as required.Qualifications
Bachelors and 7 years experienceRequires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.Additional Qualifications
A PhD or MS degree in a scientific field (e.g., engineering, chemistry, or related disciplines) is highly desirable, but is not mandatory.Education in Lieu of Experience will be considered.Experience in Lieu of Education will be considered.May be eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements.Salary:
Commensurate with experienceRequired Attachments by Candidate
Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of ApplicationEmployee Status
Job Posting
Job Posting: May 24, 2024, 9:06:31 PMThe policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.
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