Administrative Director

Department

BSD MED - Geriatrics - Share Network Adminstration

About the Department

The Supporting Healthy Aging Resources and Education (SHARE) Network is a robust, engaged network of older adults, caregivers, primary care providers, and geriatric specialists who share resources and education to fill existing gaps and improve long-term health outcomes for older adults on Chicago’s South Side and beyond. The partner organizations that make up the SHARE Network span a continuum of organizations that impact older adult health: hospitals, primary and long-term care, and community based organizations. Our mission is to support and develop age-friendly health systems and communities.

Job Summary

The Administrative Director will be responsible for senior level management of all existing SHARE Network programs, developing and maintaining relationships with partner organizations and community sites, and developing and implementing new programs. They will provide strategic leadership and serve as a liaison to academic departments, healthcare and community-based partner organizations, and administrative units of the University. They will have overall responsibility for the management, staffing, budgeting, and development of SHARE Network programming.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees the implementation of all SHARE Network programs.
• Supervises the SHARE Network staff team and coordinates team operations. 
• Works closely with principal investigator and project faculty on project educational efforts and curriculum development and implementation.
• Maintains existing relationships with community-based organization and healthcare partners serving older adults and continually explores and develops new partner and project opportunities.
• Oversees website and resource guide maintenance. 
• Helps support programs that engage the community around healthy aging and create important opportunities for collaboration.

• Coordinates with government funders on grant renewals, non-competing continuations, annual performance reporting, and supplemental funding opportunities.
• Disseminates research through writing publications, presenting at conferences, and regularly updating our community.
• Develops and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree.

Experience:

• Prior project management or director experience.
   

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Experience with other software applications (e.g., Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Proficiency with word processing applications, preparing presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of secured shared drives (e.g. Box) and methods of secure file and patient data sharing across sites.
• Experience with maintaining and updating websites.
• Knowledge of Chicago’s South Side communities.
   

Preferred Competencies

• Strong executive functioning skills, directing a complex and many-faceted project with diverse partners.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.     
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train and supervise others, including 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.

Working Conditions

• Willingness to travel to community partners, national meetings and conferences.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Job Family

Administration & Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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