Administrative Director Institute for Health Equity Resarch

The Administrative Director exercises management responsibility over the business and operational activities of a small to medium sized department unit or business process. This individual is responsible for establishing short and long term goals and objectives in line with Mount Sinai Health System as well as ensuring compliance with federal state and city regulatory agencies.

The Administrative Director (AD) works closely with the Director and Co-Director to establish short- and long-term goals and objectives for the Institute for Health Equity Research (IHER) and oversees operational and administrative functions for IHER. The AD develops processes and procedures aligned to IHERs vision oversees growth objectives hiring and onboarding of faculty and staff and overseeing staff development. The AD participates actively in identifying and assisting with applications for federal and non-federal funding opportunities. They work with a Finance Director to ensure financial oversight of IHER and a Human Resources Director on faculty and staff management. The AD helps support a culture rooted in collaboration inclusion and teamwork and establishes mechanisms to enhance engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders including funders and donors. The AD establishes and monitors program metrics prepares reports and presentations for diverse audiences and oversees IHERs annual symposia. They also work closely with the Director and Co-Director on building and maintaining relationships the Development Office and co-managing relationships with current and potential donors to IHER.

The successful AD is a skilled communicator a trusted partner and leader and strategic thinker. The AD must be detailed oriented organized and have the capacity to manage multiple diverse assignments. The ideal candidate is also an experienced supervisor with proven experience working with diverse teams. Experience with federal and non-federal grants mechanisms and working in academic research setting in an administrative leadership capacity is required.

• Provides administrative direction and coordination in the formulation interpretation and administration of current and long-range policies procedures and programs.

• Establishes goals and objectives for the Institute that are consistent with MSMC policies and federal state and local regulations.

• Collaborate with the Institute Director to develop short term and long-range plans.

• Interprets and administers policies regarding hiring payroll appointments and promotions placement and orientation of all faculty and/or staff alongside the HR Director.
• Reviews and approves all reclassifications new positions and salary increases.
• Provides oversight to management staff to ensure compliance with established practices to implement new policies and to keep employees aware of changes and current standards.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory insurance and ethical standards regarding research and employee safety. Identifies contingency plans for potential risks.
• Encourages collaboration within the Institute to effectively coordinate and implement operational activities; facilitates and encourages effective communications across functional areas.
• Plans budget needs by analyzing short and long-term program plans. Collaborates with the Finance Director to assure the completion of the annual budget and subsequent monitoring of financial status of the Institute.
• Ensures compliance with MS Health System policies and procedures.

• Bachelors degree; Masters degree preferred with applicable experience
• 5 years of experience in health care finance or administration; experience in strategic planning and execution formulating policy building and developing financial plans managing resources and leading successful teams.