Chief Administrative Officer - Office of Research

- Excellent leadership abilities to oversee multiple functions or departments through subordinate managers. - Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll. - Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques. - Skills in establishing and implementing customer service standards. - Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department. - Strong knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. - Advanced project management skills, including the capability to manage capital projects. - Success with leading large-scale change initiatives in a complex organization - Advanced knowledge of administrative management theory and ability to translate this knowledge into practice. Advanced skills in strategy development, systems planning and change management. - Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals. - Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service. Experience in building productive, collaborative relationships. - Management experience (minimum 5 years) in an academic research environment or equivalent experience. - Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. - Demonstrated record of accomplishment in advocating and incorporating the policy and program needs of a complex, multi-unit organization into the broader organization-wide/corporate-wide plans and programs. - Direct financial management experience for a large, complex academic operation. Demonstrated success in developing and managing large budgets in a resource-constrained environment. - 10 years of directly-related experience. - Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training - On-site requirement: 4 days per week (minimum) Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of staff due process policies and procedures, conflict resolution strategies, and skill in mediating disputes. - Knowledge of university policies and procedures in all functional areas: sponsored research, research infrastructure, finance and accounting, and academic and staff personnel - Demonstrated experience in successful crisis management - Master’s degree preferred or equivalent level of education and experience.