Administrative Director - Bioethics, Neiswanger Institute

General Summary: Directs and administers the academic, operational, marketing and budgetary components (grants & sponsored programs) of the Neiswanger Institute. Responsible and serves as an advisor to the director and faculty for strategic institute operational planning, academic program development, instructional design and assessment, marketing of academic programs, sponsored conferences and faculty development workshops, research grant administration, fiscal administration, and human resources; which all are implemented and assessed to meet and exceed goals and objectives; assigns and oversees the completion of institute work by administrative support staff and the management of space and utilities.

Strategic Planning: In support of the Director, the Administrator develops institute strategic plans, which include the administrative goals and objectives; the establishment of academic programs, preparation and assistance of grant proposals and business plans that include program proposals; marketing initiatives and implementation that supports the goals and objectives of the institute's academic mission and policies. The Administrator supports the development, implementation and use of assessment by engaging and empowering faculty and staff to design and use assessment strategies in academic courses and programs to produce measured outcomes.

In addition, this position sets priorities, assigns responsibilities and establishes timetables; monitors and evaluates accomplishment of goals; assesses departmental standards of quality, productivity, and performance; projects future needs for services, space, equipment, material, revenue and personnel; and formulates strategies consistent with projections. Develops and implements institute operating policies and procedures in accordance with institute policies and procedures ensuring compliance.

Academic Program Development and Administration

Ensures that all elements related to graduate school and faculty professional development academic goals and objectives are met for the institute. Administers the development and implementation of academic programs and new curricula for graduate programs; working with directors, faculty and staff in oversight and support of instructional design and the psychometric assessment, objective outcome measurements. Reports assessment and measurements directly to the Director and Graduate Program Directors for strategic planning of current and new curricula.

Instructional Design for Graduate Programs

Develop and drives strategy for innovative teaching and learning which strengthen the priorities of the university research, educational excellence, and student success. Has an advanced knowledge of educational programs and processes, teaching practices, the application of technology in teaching and learning; and trends and best practices in higher education technology applications and usage. Serves as project manager in support of faculty and all stakeholders to ensure that pioneering programs meet the university's standards for high quality and leads the department/institute in the planning, design, and implementation of technology to support teaching, learning, and scholarship for graduate programs and faculty professional development. Provides leadership and training in the design for emerging technologies that impact teaching, learning and research. Facilitates the adoption and utilization of technology-rich teaching and learning services, resources and facilities through collaborative curricular innovation, including methods for delivering courses, technology enhancements to improve current academic instruction and support of academic technologies currently provided as services. Designs and supports the use of spaces for teaching, learning and active collaboration and insure scalable and sustainable solutions across broad spectrum of academic technology functions.

Administers to the institute's research programs and grants including assistance in submissions and applications for grant opportunities and research topics. The monitoring of budget expenses and balances, providing information of fiscal reports to director and faculty. Oversees the staff liaison with Research Services and Sponsored Program Accounting offices. Provides assistance in the preparation of final submissions.

Marketing and Strategic Planning for Graduate Programs

Develops and executes comprehensive marketing plans and programs, both short and long range, to support enrollment and revenue objectives of the institute. Define critical success factors for marketing programs and analyze the results; report on performance to Director. Plan and oversee advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail. Ensure effective control of marketing results and initiates corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets. Assist in the execution of strategic initiatives set forth by the Director.

Fiscal Administration

Manages and oversees all institute budget operations including the annual budgets for academic, research and grant accounts, sponsored programs, gifts, development, and other funding resources; monitors accounting reports and documents, performs budgetary reports; serves as fiscal liaison to budget management, Dean's Office, Sponsored Programs and Research Department.

In addition, maintains optimal, cost-effective delivery of services with accuracy, validity, and reliability; prepares budget reports for expenditures, operating expenses, grant and contract applications and funded awards. Prepares financial reports as required.

Develops, recommends and implements department administrative processes and internal controls. Coordinates purchasing, locates material and equipment sources and quotes and makes purchases based on needs and budget specifications. Prepares reports in response to sensitive and confidential information.

Information Systems, Space, and General Department Administration

Insures the institute's operations run as seamless as possible so that information systems, space, equipment, and processes are not barriers to faculty and staff productivity. Communicates regularly with SSOM, HSD, LUC administration for updates and problem solving. Administers department and institution space. Conducts required assessment of institution space usage and equipment inventory. Supervises the management of information systems and computing. Oversees the maintenance of all computer usage. Assesses computer usage and implements the purchase of upgrades as needed. Supervises the selection and implementation of new computer software and equipment. Oversees and manages design and timely maintenance of content and layout of the department and associate web sites.

Human Resources Administration

Manages all personnel operations for faculty and staff; initiates recruitment process; advertises, interviews, assists hiring, orients and supervises staff; oversees work productivity, staff performance and coordinates annual evaluations. Facilitates cohesive working relationships within the institute and with other departments; maintains effective working relationships with lines of authority above and below management position and with peers; represents the institute in interactions with other departments and committees. Ensures that an adequate and effective workforce is maintained accordingly to workload and volume through monitoring of processes necessary in meeting department goals and objectives. Provides training and troubleshooting as necessary. Manages department staff payroll. Develops staff positions descriptions and standards of performance for staff positions; maintains employee files for staff and ensures confidentiality of employee information. Promotes the staff's professional development.

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Basic Computer Skills - MS Office, etc.

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