Director for Research & Finance

Department
 

BSD FMD – Administration

About the Department
 

Family Medicine is the largest primary care specialty in the U.S. and provides most of the care to under-resourced communities in this nation. It is a field that focuses on prevention, chronic disease, acute conditions management where a three-to-four-year residency training includes inpatient, outpatient, pediatric, obstetric, and mental health care. Family Medicine physicians are trained broadly to provide care to any age, any gender, and any condition. The Department of Family Medicine began operations in September of 2002 and has faculty practicing in community-based primary care, an active research program, medical student education, and a family medicine residency program at our major affiliate, NorthShore University Health System. In the years since our founding, the department has become an active partner in our community, working to enhance the access, quality, and safety of primary health care in southwest Chicago and near suburbs. We place clinical faculty in local practices, collaborate with health systems and practices on implementation and outcomes research, and actively participate in the “community of scholars” that characterizes The University of Chicago.
The Department of Family Medicine’s research portfolio focuses on reproductive health, preventive care, medical education, integrative medicine/wellness, population and community health, domestic violence, and trauma-informed care. This position will have an active role with the RHOADs research group. The RHOADs research group generates new knowledge to improve reproductive health care and outcomes and reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities. We are a collaboration between the University of Chicago and Northshore Departments of Family Medicine, and the Northshore Research Institute. We also work closely with the Primary Care & Population Health Investigators Group (PCPH) research lab at Northshore University Health system and researchers in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Public Health Sciences.

Job Summary
 

The job manages a team of professional staff responsible for scientific research projects and research facilities. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Manages the production of articles, reports, and manuscripts, and presents research findings at meetings and/ or conferences. Manages the Department finances, including supporting the Executive Administrator and Chair in developing and monitoring annual budgets, and providing financial oversight for personnel and facilities.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by extramural funds (e.g., grant, gift, endowment) which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor. This employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these extramural funds and satisfactory job performance. If this position is eliminated due to the discontinuation of extramural funding a minimum of one pay period’s written notice will be given (If exempt: 30 days, If non-exempt: 2 weeks), or pay in-lieu of notice.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Department finances, including supporting the Executive Administrator and Chair in developing and monitoring annual budgets, and providing financial oversight for personnel and facilities.

• Manages the implementation of financial systems for the Department, interfacing with institutional team members and processes.

• Manages research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of research projects. Advises other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.

• Develops goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines for research activity based on department strategy.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

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

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Work Experience:

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

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in business or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible administrative/supervisory experience.

• Academic medical and research administration experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Strategic leadership skills.

• Supervisory skills.

• Knowledge of accounting principles.

• Analytical skills.

• Organizational skills.

• Quantitative skills.

• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.

• Knowledge of grant and award administration.

• Knowledge of academic medicine finances and administration.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Collaboration skills.

• Leadership/Management skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Decision-making skills.

• Attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangements will be considered.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

People Manager

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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