The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) oversees all activities related to the administration of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), including financial, personnel, systems, program and project, and facilities management. The CAO ensures compliance with University policies and procedures. Responsible for hiring and retaining a well-trained, efficient, and customer service-oriented staff, the CAO is also responsible for the careful management of the institute’s equipment and space assets. Additionally, the CAO provides the IND Director with support in partnership relations, fundraising, event execution, and laboratory operation.
The CAO participates in immediate and long-term planning for the IND with the goal of maximizing limited resources and increasing opportunities for the IND Director and faculty members to focus on their research programs. The CAO has the ability to direct, plan, budget, and implement small to large-scale projects and programs within complex organizational infrastructures. The CAO establishes and maintains timely and appropriate reporting mechanisms for the IND Director and senior faculty regarding fiscal, personnel and other critical management areas. The CAO serves as a liaison between other departments and ORUs, other University offices, and extramural organizations, and serves on IND and university advisory committees.
The CAO reports directly to the IND Director and indirectly to the School of Medicine Vice Dean of Administration and Finance. The CAO works strategically with IND senior faculty, senior staff, SOM Dean’s Office, and university shared services. The CAO is highly collaborative and serves as the bridge between IND leadership and the rest of the university, helping connect the dots between people, functions, and projects.
NOTES: 1) a cover letter is required
2) Contract is for 2 years with extension and possible option for career status
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