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　　BSD RAD - Giger Lab

　　About the Department

　　The Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center within the Department ofRadiology is a NIH funded center. MIDRC is a multi-institutionalcollaborative initiative driven by the medical imaging community thatwas initiated in late summer 2020 to help combat the global COVID-19health emergency. The aim of MIDRC is to foster machine learninginnovation through data sharing for rapid and flexible collection,analysis, and dissemination of imaging and associated clinical data byproviding researchers with unparalleled resources.

　　This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grantfunding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of thecontract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt ofthese grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

　　Job Summary

　　The Director of Finance and Administration is the senior administrativeposition & provides thought leadership to develop strategicadministrative initiatives that meet the mission of the Medical Imagingand Data Resource Center. Oversees the effective, compliant, & efficientdaily management of all operational, financial, & business functions insupport of the center\'s goals. Manages center staff. Workscollaboratively with center personnel within UChicago and otherinstitutions, including NIH personnel.

　　Responsibilities

　　Leads and oversees all administrative functions to implementbusiness strategies to support the research portfolio within theunit.Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to administrativestaff. Function as a resource for best practices and expertise.Develop, coordinate, and execute strategic, operating, talent, andfunding plans across unit.Guide unit leaders to ensure the approaches in the functional areasalign with the broader organizational goals and plans.Develop, build, and maintain successful business relationships withcollaborators and stakeholders. Prepare and present reports toleadership.Be a visible, engaged, and collaborative leader, representing thelab and University of Chicago across various mediums and audienceswith the goal of advancing our research initiatives andorganization.Work with procurement and appropriate business units with theUniversity to ensure compliance with all university and federalcontract guidelines and regulations.Provide oversight and management of the activities of the center,including interacting with the subcontract sites, and multipleprincipal investigators.Serve as the lead administrator for the center.Interact with and represent the center to sponsors.Prepare proposals and budgets with center faculty and staff.Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals,allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determiningindividual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases.Manages program operations and administrative functions which mayinclude planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policyimplementation, personnel administration, budget, marketing,fundraising and proposal development.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.

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　　Work Experience:

　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Masters degree in business, management, finance or relevant field ofstudy strongly preferred Experience:

　　Experience with recruitment and human resource processes.Experience in higher education research administration.Experience working on scientific, business operations and/orclinical teams.Experience with pre-award and post-award research administrationactivities.Experience with federal contract regulations and compliance.Preferred Competencies

　　Ability to handle sensitive information and manage with integrity.

　　Experience working with grants and contracts.

　　Prior experience within an academic medical center.

　　Familiarity with general business practices.

　　Commitment to providing a high level of service and working in a teamenvironment.

　　High degree of professionalism.

　　Knowledge of research operations.

　　Attention to detail.

　　Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion.

　　Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

　　Ability to handle multiple