Job Details

We are seeking a Sr. Administrative Manager who will be responsible for overall administrative, financial and/or operational management for a large and complex department typically with activities on multiple sites and/or multiple service lines. (Generally defined as an operating budget between $10 mil - $19 mil and 50+ employees). This position provides strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of administrative and financial matters. Areas of focus include finance; human resources; academic, research or clinical operations; compliance; infrastructure matters. The Sr. Administrative Manager is responsible for most or all the following: staff supervision and performance management; HR support for direct and indirect reports; budget management and administration; oversight of financial functions and processes; facilities/space management oversight; operational activities of a clinical or academic/research department.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Provide oversight for the development, preparation, monitoring, projections, and reconciliation of budgets (clinical revenue, general funds, research, gift, discretionary account, etc.).
• Ensure the accuracy of monthly account statements.
• Oversee preparation of various forms, journal entries, vouchers, system transactions, electronic budgets, and expenditure transactions.
• Oversee the procurement process for all assigned accounts.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate records and preparation of documents and timely response to audit requests.
• Advise leadership on resource needs and financial risks.
• Develop, update, and amend departmental financial processes and policies.
• In partnership with the department leadership develop annual operating budget(s) and five-year plans.
• Provide detailed analysis, evaluation, and projections to support strategic plans.
• Develop and maintain various finance management systems.
• Design and produce various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports used for strategic planning.

Administration

• Oversee the planning, production, and execution of key events and other activities.
• Mentor staff and provide support for training.
• Monitor staff workloads, prioritize work efforts, and advocate for additional resources as necessary.
• Responsible for the coordination, implementation, and completion of various strategic initiatives.
• Supervise performance of direct and indirect professional/support staff, conduct performance reviews, and salary administration.
• Develop administrative policies and procedures needed to ensure smooth operations
• Manage space and facilities issues.

Human Resources

• Work with departmental Human Resources support to establish and promote growth opportunities within the area, maintain equity, consistently apply policies and procedures, establish a positive working environment, and minimize staff turnover.
• Work with appropriate HR resources to determine and implement solutions that address non-routine HR problems promptly.
• Support faculty and staff supervisors in human resources administration: help develop staffing and personnel management plans, consult on hiring issues, assist with performance management issues and disciplinary actions, oversee salary planning.
• Ensure that all human resources activities are carried out consistent with university personnel policies, e.g. goal setting and performance reviews, payroll actions, visa applications, time and attendance recording, onboarding, etc.
• Operations and Program Management
• Responsible for oversight of clinical, academic or research operations and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.

• Five years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative or financial experience related to monetary or non-monetary resources of a center or unit within an academic, research, academic medicine, or comparable environment, e.g., planning, directing, monitoring, organizing, and controlling monetary and non-monetary resources.

• Supervisory experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

• Budgeting - Advanced
• Financial Administration - Advanced
• Financial Documentation and Reporting - Advanced
• Financial Policy - Advanced
• Human Resources Management - Advanced
• Operational Oversight - Advanced
• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
• Strategic Planning - Advance

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Sr. Administrative Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually ($100,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Neuro Research and Fin Adminion
Personnel area: School of Medicine