The Department Manager provides senior level management support for the business and administrative operations of a large academic department with an extensive and complex teaching program and very active research faculty. Works directly with and under supervision of department Chair, with dotted line reporting to the Associate Dean for Administration. Manages the business and administrative operations and planning, and oversees a large cohort of non-academic administrative staff. Areas of responsibility include personnel, curriculum and enrollment support operations, finance, research administration, facilities management (in partnership with A&S Facilities), and the interpretation and implementation of human resource, financial, and other administrative policies.
The Manager serves as a resource to faculty and other supervisors to help manage the administrative functions associated with research and instructional support. Guides staff in providing substantial assistance to Principal Investigators with grants and contracts. In addition, the manager must coordinate relationships and activities across these areas and understand and manage the cross-functional impact of program and resource decisions. S/he is also expected to institute and maintain sound administrative procedures to ensure consistency, fairness and compliance in operations and to manage or support long range planning projects for the chair and faculty with respect to resources, operations and policy development.
The Manager is the main contact for other sectors of the university with respect to non-academic matters and will be charged with effectively communicating and collaborating with college and university offices as well as other units on campus to benefit the department. A major challenge for the senior manager's position is coordinating the operations, planning, and relationships for such a large and complex department.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree plus 5-7 years of managerial, supervisory, and financial experience or equivalent combination. The Department Manager is a generalist, and as such, this position requires competencies across the functional areas. Requires strong supervisory, managerial, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and experience as well as a solid background in financial and technological matters (e.g., databases, CU administrative & financial systems). A proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple areas, events and deadlines, evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain a collaborative and effective work environment are a must. Experience successfully managing a large group of employees who provide a broad range of support functions. In-depth understanding and appreciation of academic department business activities is important.
Preferred Qualifications: Several years of managerial experience in an academic unit, preferred. Extensive grant and contract management experience are highly desirable.
Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, November 25th and review of applications will begin immediately. (Your complete application will include BOTH cover letter and resume.) We expect first-round interviews to take place by December 5th. We anticipate the successful candidate will begin in mid-January.
No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided.
University Job Title:
Administrator VI
Job Family:
Administration
Level:
H
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$150,167.00 - $183,537.00
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Tara Wilder
Contact Email:
tsw22@cornell.edu
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2025-11-05