EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR (ID: T237322)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Executive Administrator to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a large clinical department. This executive-level position is responsible for directing and managing a broad range of administrative functions, including financial affairs, departmental operations, research administration, risk management, compliance, personnel management, faculty recruitment and retention, and facilities and space planning. Responsibilities Direct, plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate complex departmental operations and administrative functions. Provide executive oversight for financial management, budgeting, and operational planning. Coordinate and oversee research administration activities, ensuring compliance with University policies, grant requirements, and regulatory standards. Lead initiatives related to faculty recruitment, retention, and departmental personnel management. Manage compliance, risk management, and physical facilities and space utilization. Serve as the primary departmental liaison with governmental agencies, foundations, industry partners, and other external organizations. Collaborate with University officials to support intramural and extramural research programs. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop departmental staff. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience. Work experience may not substitute for the required education requirement. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. EEO Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Alabama at Birmingham