Executive Administrator

Serves as trusted advisor to senior leadership and advises on programs, initiatives, and special projects. Translates strategic plans into operational plans. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unit. Develops effective partnerships throughout the University to advance University vision. Develops and administers the operating budget. Serves as trusted advisor to senior leadership and advises on programs, initiatives, and special projects. Translates strategic plans into operational plans. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unit. Develops effective partnerships throughout the University to advance University vision. Develops and administers the operating budget. Serves in the most advanced professional capacity in a highly complex Basic Science Research Department (Pharmacology and Chemical Biology) that includes faculty, post doctoral associates, staff and students. Duties include: Administration, oversight and final authorizer of all fiscal, human resource, faculty affairs, medical and graduate education, space and space planning, facilities and facilities management, information technology, sponsored project management, international services, intellectual property, and compliance aspects of the department. Incumbent must be able to act independently to determine, interpret and execute Department, School and University policy.

Start Date: November 1, 2024

Hiring Range: $86,351 - $115,134

Job Summary

Serves as trusted advisor to senior leadership and advises on programs, initiatives, and special projects. Translates strategic plans into operational plans. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unit. Develops effective partnerships throughout the University to advance University vision. Develops and administers the operating budget.

Essential Functions

Excellent analytical and communications skills as well as multi-tasking throughout the work day.

Physical Effort

Position is generally sedentary, but sometimes physically uncomfortable; frequently requires maintaining a sitting posture, stooping, or bending, some very light lifting, such as one or two reams of paper, may be required. Also walking around campus and the Oakland area.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Director - Operations & Administration Job Family: Business Operations & Administration Job Sub Family: Operational Leadership Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Co er Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI244611795