POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The Administrative Director for Research reports to the Department Chair and is responsible for setting goals, planning operations, and administering educational and research programs. This role involves strategic leadership and operational oversight. Key Responsibilities: Oversee grant management activities and clinical research compliance for Medical Divisions; Conduct in-depth financial analysis of operations, capital, and staffing expenditures Prepare financial reports, projections, and forecasts for all funding Ensure timely budget submission in compliance with Medical School guidelines and monitor, report and address budget variances Develop business plans for new and proposed programs Collaborate with leadership to implement new initiatives Provide supervision and guidance to the divisional administrators and administrative staff regarding the departments and its policies/procedures; Ensure timely annual staff performance evaluations and up-to-date job descriptions; upgrade administrator's skills and level of functioning; offer educational programs and opportunities as necessary; Participate in recruitment processes, providing input on packages and space allocation for faculty; Participate in long range planning of facilities and equipment needs, allocate departmental space and prepare plans for future growth of the department; Advise on formulation of policy and participate in the decision making process for all divisions and programs; Function as an advisor, formulator and expediter of programs within the department; Represent the department and the goals of the Chairpeerson in dealing with administration and management matters; Participate in negotiations with division chiefs and Central Administration offices regarding fiscal or programmatic plans and needs; Create administrative plans supporting overall departmental goals Coordinate strategic planning processes Assist in formulating departmental strategic plans QUALIFICATIONS A Master's Degree in HealthCare Administration or business management with 7+ years of Administrative Health Care or Education experience; equivalent combination of degree and experience will also be considered; Working knowledge of financial programs and budgeting systems; Strong interpersonal skills; Strong communcations skills borth verbally and in writing; Demonstrated effective leadership abilities Experience supervising administrative and support personnel, preferably in an academic health center Ability to apply initiative, judgment, and creativity to resolve complex issues. Proven ability to form collaborative, effective relationships with faculty, staff and students Additional Information In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed below and dependent on academic rank. Albert Einstein College of Medicine considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Minimum Salary Range USD $175,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary Range USD $195,000.00/Yr.