Department Administrative Manager, DLAM

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, heath administration, or a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in business operations, administration, financial management, program coordination, or project management.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience coordinating work across multiple functional areas and stakeholders without direct supervisory authority.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative operations, including financial administration, procurement, human resources coordination, facilities, records, and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex operational and financial information, identify risks and alternatives, and develop clear, practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, reconciliation, forecasting, internal controls, and management reporting.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in a complex institutional environment.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, and timely delivery of results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of concise reports, presentations, procedures, and executive-level correspondence.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships and influence outcomes across organizational levels without relying on direct authority.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or high-impact information.
• Ability to independently organize and manage competing priorities, changing deadlines, and assignments of diverse scope.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaborative tracking tools.
• Commitment to service, continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and inclusive workplace practices.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in business, public administration, health administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in complex research, academic, healthcare, or highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of University administrative systems, policies, and procedures related to finance, procurement, human resources, and research administration.
• Experience supporting compliance, safety, audit, records management, or business continuity activities in a regulated environment.