Title: Director of Operations
Employee Classification: Dir, Operations
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers
Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

ABOUT US - VALUES OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity. Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs and the NIMHD Endowment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) is supported by extramural grants and awards from local, state and national funding agencies. IHD is seeking a candidate who will provide high level support to the senior leadership at IHD in all aspects of managing various activities and programs of IHD. The Director of Operations will be a strategic thought partner and assist with the management and oversight of specific Institute-based research, education, training and community programs, initiatives and projects. This position will work closely with the Vice President and Executive Director of IHD, as well as other financial and administrative units across the campus and throughout the University of North Texas system. This position is on campus of UNT Health Science Center, and reports to Dr. Jamboor Vishwanatha, Regents Professor and Vice President for Minority Health and Health Disparities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in a related discipline and five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems ad procedures Strong leadership and management skills Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in the Microsoft Suite applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree PhD, DrPH, PharmD, MD, DO, JD
Background and experience in grants and contract administration
Experience in managing large projects and team management
Ability to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Serves as the operational director of the IHD administration and provides priorities to the Directors of the Institute on various issues related to personnel, budgeting and programmatic activities and manages day to day functions for IHD activities.
• Develop and monitor strategic planning for the institute.
• Fiscal management and budget monitoring of Institute projects.
• Oversees IHD finances with respect to grant funding, OTA funding and contract funding.
• Recruitment, supervision and management of IHD staff and faculty.
• Assist with conception, drafting, review and submission of grant proposals.
• Direct review and editing of writing products, including research reports, policy documents and publicity material.
• Prepare annual budgets; forecast 5year budget projections considering all grants/projects in preparation of the annual budget process and internal planning.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.