Assistant Department Chair for Finance & Administration

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The Department of Biostatistics ( BIOS) is internationally recognized as a leader in Biostatistics research and training. It is one of eight departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the population. This mission is accomplished through the interaction of teaching, research and service. The department is one of the largest, most complex departments on campus. For FY19, Biostatistics, was 4th among all departments and centers across campus in research funding at UNC Chapel Hill and currently has almost 300 employees. The Department operates a $46 million sponsored research budget (FY19), a 1.7-million-dollar state budget, a 1.0-million-dollar F&A budget and spends roughly 3.0 million in trust funds annually. The Department has 55 EHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty members, 74 permanent staff members and 162 temporary employees. The Department has 235 students (184 graduate students and 51 undergraduate students). The Department of Biostatistics is housed in three different locations: administrative and faculty offices, including a suite of offices for graduate students in McGavran-Greenberg Hall; the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center ( CSCC) at Carolina Square; and the Carolina Survey Research Laboratory ( CSRL) at Bolin Creek Center.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Assistant Chair reports to the Chair of Biostatistics, with a dotted reporting line to the School's Assistant Dean for Finance and serves as a key member of the Biostatistics leadership team. This position is responsible for managing the department's overall budget, planning, and reporting on financial issues, and participating in strategic planning activities with the Chair and senior faculty members. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant external and University policies related to business practices, research practices and human resources. The position is responsible for oversight of departmental administrative staff and services including IT and space management. This position also provides administrative guidance and oversight to the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center ( CSCC) Business Manager and accounting personnel at the CSCC.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level background in sponsored research administration, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of academic fiscal administration. Experience in short-and long-term planning.
Working knowledge of Federal, State and University regulatory requirements governing grants and contracts.
Demonstrated proficiency in pre- and post-award processes.
Experience coordinating and managing grant-funded projects.
Prior supervisory experience. Proficiency in setting organizational priorities and goals for the business office.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Extensive management background in a large organization; solid, demonstrated leadership capability; superior financial management and analytical skills. Skills and knowledge include: capability to lead a team and produce results; interpersonal skills to be used in working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders; strong focus on customer service and experience with continuous improvement; adaptive and effective utilization of information systems; ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion; and experience with effective management and supervision of staff.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.