Description

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

1. Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
2. Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
3. Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
4. Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
5. Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
6. Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
7. Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
8. May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

The Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes & Policy [PHOP] Department is seeking Program Director to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chair and oversee all departmental business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial activities, contracting, faculty travel, and policy and purchases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all departmental business operations.
• Monitor expenditure budgets and activities to ensure financial compliance.
• Coordinate and manage all travel arrangements for department faculty.
• Serve as the designated contract manager, overseeing contracting processes.
• Handle procurement activities, including managing orders and reimbursements.
• Administer procurement and travel cards efficiently.

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Qualifications:

Department is willing to accept relevant experience in lieu of education

Previous administrative experience within a university setting is strongly preferred.