Administrative Director - Institute for Health Equity Research

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

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 Institute for Health Equity Research (IHER) is a highly collaborative,
mission-driven institute dedicated to transforming the future of health and
health care. Our multidisciplinary teams share an inquiry-to-action philosophy,
turning research into meaningful, real-world impact.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking an Administrative Director who will
play a pivotal role in advancing our mission. This leader will help shape and
support our research operations, ensure our internationally recognized faculty
can lead innovative projects that influence clinical practice, inform policy,
and drive equitable health outcomes. The Administrative Director will be central
to ensuring that our research infrastructure, processes, and collaborations
flourish as we grow. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who:

✔ Thrives in dynamic, team-oriented environments

✔ Excels at strategic planning and operational leadership

✔ Is passionate about supporting research programs that advance health equity

✔ Wants to make a meaningful, lasting impact on communities and health systems 

The Administrative Director (AD) works closely with the Director and Co-Director
to establish short- and long-term goals and objectives for IHER and oversees
IHER’s operational and administrative functions. The AD develops processes and
procedures aligned to IHER’s vision, oversees growth objectives, hiring and
onboarding of faculty and staff, overseeing staff development, and facilitates
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 IHER’s annual
symposia. They also work closely with the Director on building and maintaining
relationships with the Development Office and co-managing relationships with
current and potential donors to IHER.

The successful AD is a skilled communicator, a trusted partner, 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 working in academic research setting, administrative leadership
capacity and with federal and non-federal grants mechanisms are required.

Requirements

• Skilled communicator
• Trusted partner
• Leader
• Strategic thinker
• Detailed oriented
• Organized
• Capacity to manage multiple diverse assignments
• Experienced supervisor with proven experience working with diverse teams
• Experience working in academic research setting
• Administrative leadership capacity
• Experience with federal and non-federal grants mechanisms

Responsibilities

• Establish short- and long-term goals and objectives for IHER
• Oversee IHER’s operational and administrative functions
• Develop processes and procedures aligned to IHER’s vision
• Oversee growth objectives
• Hire and onboard faculty and staff
• Oversee staff development
• Facilitate applications for federal and non-federal funding opportunities
• Work with a Finance Director to ensure financial oversight of IHER
• Work with a Human Resources Director on faculty and staff management
• Support a culture rooted in collaboration, inclusion and teamwork
• Establish mechanisms to enhance engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders, including funders and donors
• Establish and monitor program metrics
• Prepare reports and presentations for diverse audiences
• Oversee IHER’s annual symposia
• Work closely with the Director on building and maintaining relationships with the Development Office
• Co-manage relationships with current and potential donors to IHER

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed