Assistant Director, Department Administration
Core
Supports the mission of the College of Engineering and Computer Science by enhancing operational efficiency, supporting research initiatives, and contributing to student success.
Role type
Assistant Director, Department Administration
Builds
Departmental operational processes and research grant management systems
Domain
Higher Education Administration / Engineering & Computer Science
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Grant proposal budgeting, research grant management, fiscal tracking, budget forecasting, policy compliance, staff supervision, financial reporting, effort report pre-certification, purchasing management
Preferred skills
Business administration/finance/accounting degree, sponsored research budget management, pre-award/post-award research administration, federal/state/institutional research regulations knowledge, faculty/PI collaboration, staff training and evaluation, complex financial data management, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Assist faculty in preparing and budgeting grant proposals; Track proposal submissions and manage awarded research grants; Develop and maintain fiscal tracking systems for department accounts; Conduct budget forecasting, amendments, and reconciliations; Advise department members on compliance matters; Serve as primary contact for PIs and central research offices; Prepare and submit Research Center Reports; Oversee purchasing functions; Manage administrative staff including training and performance evaluations; Pre-certify effort reports for research awards
Seniority
Mid-level management, hands-on operational support