Administrative Director

University of Chicago•Hyde Park, IL

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About The Position

The Administrative Director provides senior-level management of existing SHARE Network programs, develops and maintains relationships with partner organizations and community sites, and develops and implements new programs. The role provides strategic leadership and serves as a liaison to academic departments, healthcare and community-based partner organizations, and University administrative units. The Director has overall responsibility for the management, staffing, budgeting, and development of SHARE Network programming. The Supporting Healthy Aging Resources and Education (SHARE) Network brings together older adults, caregivers, primary care providers, geriatric specialists, hospitals, long-term care providers, and community-based organizations. Its mission is to support and develop age-friendly health systems and communities, improving long-term health outcomes for older adults on Chicago’s South Side and beyond.

Requirements

College or university degree in a related field.
Five to seven years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Strong executive functioning skills, including ability to direct a complex project with diverse partners.
Problem-solving skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to train and supervise students, volunteers, and other support staff.
Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters and maintain patient confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with diverse researchers, staff, community stakeholders, contractors, and patients.
Willingness to travel to community partners, national meetings, and conferences.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Prior project management or director experience.
Experience with software applications such as Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proficiency with word processing applications, preparing presentations, and spreadsheets.
Knowledge of secured shared drives such as Box and methods of secure file and patient data sharing across sites.
Experience maintaining and updating websites.
Knowledge of Chicago’s South Side communities.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee implementation of all SHARE Network programs.
Supervise the SHARE Network staff team and coordinate team operations.
Work with the principal investigator and project faculty on educational efforts and curriculum development and implementation.
Maintain relationships with community-based organizations and healthcare partners serving older adults, and develop new partner and project opportunities.
Oversee maintenance of the website and resource guide.
Support programs that engage the community around healthy aging and create opportunities for collaboration.
Coordinate with government funders on grant renewals, non-competing continuations, annual performance reporting, and supplemental funding opportunities.
Disseminate research by writing publications, presenting at conferences, and regularly updating the community.
Develop and communicate program priorities and performance standards, and assess operations against those criteria.
Plan and conduct quality assurance reviews and recommend changes as appropriate.
Interact with faculty, researchers, and staff for committee work or information.
Perform other related work as needed.