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The JHU Whiting School of Engineering, Energetics Research Group is seeking an **_Administrative/Operations Manager_** who will be responsible for the overall financial, administrative, and operational activities within the Center. The position oversees finance, human resources, secure administrative operations and infrastructure, meeting management, and implementation of operating policies and procedures.

The Administrative Manager is responsible for overall administrative, financial and/or operational management for a center/unit/small department within a school or larger department. This position provides strategic and day-to-day oversight of administrative and financial matters. Areas of focus may include finance; human resources; academic, research, or clinical operations; compliance; infrastructure matters. The Administrative Manager is generally responsible for some or all of the following: staff supervision and performance management; HR support for direct and indirect reports; budget management and administration; faculty, staff, and student payroll; financial functions and processes; program planning and implementation; facilities/space management oversight.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

_Financial Management_

+ In partnership with administrative leadership and financial staff, participate in the development of annual operating budget(s) and assist with budget analysis and evaluation.

+ Provide fiscal planning, management, and oversight of assigned budgets, e.g. operating, discretionary, gift/endowment, salary.

+ Oversee annual planning and preparation for general and/or sponsored funds budgets.

+ Oversee or review monthly account statements, verify expense allocation, identify and ensure the correct processing of payroll and non-payroll transactions to correct or resolve discrepancies

+ Prepare or oversee preparation of various forms, journal entries, vouchers, system transactions, electronic budgets, and expenditure transactions.

+ Oversee the procurement process for all assigned accounts.

+ Provide back-up documentation and explanation in response to audit requests.

+ Prepare financial projections

+ Advise leadership on resource needs and financial risks

+ Remain up to date on changes in university, school, and departmental financial policies.

+ Develop, update, and amend financial procedures.

+ Develop and maintain various finance management systems.

+ Design and produce various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested.

_Administration_

+ Manage the planning, production, and execution of key events or other activities.

+ Responsible for managing projects and maintaining budgets.

+ Mentor staff and provide support for training.

+ Monitor staff workloads, prioritize work efforts and advocate for additional resources as necessary.

+ Partner with senior administrator and/or department/divisional leadership on coordination and completion of various strategic initiatives.

+ Supervise performance of direct and indirect professional/support staff, conduct performance reviews and salary administration in collaboration with school/department leadership

+ Develop administrative policies and procedures needed to ensure smooth operations

+ Manage space and facilities issues specific to the assigned area

_Human Resources_

+ Work with departmental/divisional Human Resources support to establish and promote growth opportunities within the area, maintain equity, consistently apply policies and procedures, establish a positive working environment, and minimize staff turnover.

+ Work with appropriate HR resources to determine and implement solutions that address non-routine HR problems promptly.

+ Support faculty and staff supervisors in human resources administration: e.g. help develop staffing and personnel management plans, consult on hiring issues, assist with performance management issues and disciplinary actions, oversee salary planning.

+ Ensure human resources activities are carried out consistent with university personnel policies, e.g. goal setting and performance reviews, payroll actions, visa applications, time and attendance recording, onboarding, etc.

_Operations and Program Management_

+ Responsible for the planning and implementation of activities of the specific academic, clinical, research, or programmatic area.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Details - Supplemental Duties & Responsibilities

+ Occasional travel is required to oversee planning and execution of biannual restricted/classified meetings around the country.

+ Rental space management for an off-campus facility.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.

+ Four years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative or financial experience related to monetary or non-monetary resources of a center or unit within an academic, research, academic medicine, or comparable environment, e.g., planning, directing, monitoring, organizing, and controlling monetary and non-monetary resources.

+ Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

+ US Citizenship is required. Permanent employment is contingent upon obtaining a U.S. Government personal security clearance within a reasonable period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree in related field.

+ Supervisory experience.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

+ Budgeting - Intermediate

+ Financial Administration - Intermediate

+ Financial Documentation and Reporting - Intermediate

+ Human Resources Management - Intermediate

+ Operational Oversight - Intermediate

+ Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate

+ Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate

_The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._

Classified Title: Administrative Manager

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Administrative/Operations Manager (Energetics Research Group)

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD

Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hrs wkly

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: Energetics Research Group

Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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