Title: Director of Operations

Employee Classification: Dir, Operations

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity. Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) is supported by extramural grants and awards from local, state and national funding agencies. IHD is seeking a candidate who will provide high level support to the senior leadership at IHD in all aspects of managing various activities and programs of IHD. The Director of Operations will be a strategic thought partner and assist with the management and oversight of specific Institute-based research, education, training and community programs, initiatives and projects. This position will work closely with the Vice President and Executive Director of IHD, as well as other financial and administrative units across the campus and throughout the University of North Texas system. This position is on campus of UNT Health Science Center, and reports to Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha, Regents Professor and Vice President for Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in a related discipline and five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems ad procedures Strong leadership and management skills Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in the Microsoft Suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree PhD, DrPH, PharmD, MD, DO, JD
Background and experience in grants and contract administration
Experience in managing large projects and team management
Ability to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Job Duties:

• Serves as the operational director of the IHD administration and provides priorities to the Directors of the Institute on various issues related to personnel, budgeting and programmatic activities and manages day to day functions for IHD activities.
• Develop and monitor strategic planning for the institute.
• Fiscal management and budget monitoring of Institute projects.
• Oversees IHD finances with respect to grant funding, OTA funding and contract funding.
• Recruitment, supervision and management of IHD staff and faculty.
• Assist with conception, drafting, review and submission of grant proposals.
• Direct review and editing of writing products, including research reports, policy documents and publicity material. 
• Prepare annual budgets; forecast 5year budget projections considering all grants/projects in preparation of the annual budget process and internal planning.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.