Administrative Officer

Job Title

Duties include but may not be limited to the following:

• Direct and supervise staff performing administrative, technical, and research support functions.
• Plan and assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate schedules based on program needs and staff capabilities.
• Develop performance standards, evaluate employee performance, and provide guidance on work and administrative matters.
• Identify employee training needs, coordinate staffing actions, and arrange development opportunities.
• Address employee concerns, recommend personnel actions, and promote improvements in staff productivity and work quality.
• Manage daily administrative operations and coordinate support services for complex research programs.
• Develop program and project budgets, funding requests, financial estimates, and operating plans.
• Monitor budget execution and expenditures, ensure proper accounting of funds, and recommend adjustments to spending plans.
• Evaluate resource requirements and coordinate the allocation of personnel, equipment, supplies, and laboratory space.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate administrative policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Coordinate research oversight and compliance activities involving human research protection, animal welfare, laboratory safety, and conflict-of-interest requirements.
• Review research proposals for program relevance, budget requirements, and compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinate with program officials, research investigators, and external organizations, and prepare reports and briefings to support management decisions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.