"Assistant Director - Institute for Cognitive and Brain Health"

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director for the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health is a member of the leadership team within the Center and reports to the Associate Director for the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health. This individual is a strategic advisor to the Director and Associate Director for Cognitive & Brain Health and serves as the Center's deputy for administrative affairs, operations, and finance.

The Assistant Director for the Center for Cognitive & Brain Health is responsible for managing the administrative operations of the Center, including personnel, grants and contracts, budgetary and finance management, and facilities as needed. They will work closely with the Center's Director and Associate Director with annual review of the Center's operating budget and future planning.

Fiscal Leadership and Responsibilities: Facilitate budgetary planning, management, and reporting for the Center, attaining Center Revenue information. Lead and train Center Grants and Fiscal Analysts in grant portfolio management and proposal submissions.

Facilities Administration: Collaborate with the Center's Lab and Operations Manager as well as building management to liaise and coordinate needs, along with maintenance of Center physical assets.

Administrative Operations: Provide leadership for and coordinate administrative operations Center wide. Liaise with the Provost Office and respective Colleges for interdisciplinary faculty member staff hiring

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 5 years related experience, preferably in a university environment
• Thorough knowledge of business, financial reporting and analysis, accounting, and working with personnel
• Experience preparing budgets, modeling, forecasting, and financial planning, and the ability to develop and implement such systems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, under pressure, using good judgement, and with an appropriate sense of priorities and the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations. Ability to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion with emphasis on flexibility and professionalism
• Proven ability to function effectively in an evolving and high-performance environment
• Grant/Sponsored programs management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the higher education community, including its policies, procedures, practices, and culture is preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Budgeting 50%
Facilitate budgetary planning, management, and reporting for the Center, attaining Center Revenue information. Lead and train Center Grants and Fiscal Analysts in grant portfolio management and proposal submissions.

Asset Coordination 20%
Collaborate with the Center's Lab and Operations Manager as well as building management to liaise and coordinate needs, along with maintenance of Center physical assets.

Staff Hiring & Management 30%
Provide leadership for and coordinate administrative operations Center wide. Liaise with the Provost Office and respective Colleges for interdisciplinary faculty member staff hiring. Manage center staff and student hires.

Position Type
Research

Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
110S

Expected Hiring Range:
$75,210.00 - $106,230.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.