Administrative Director

Department

BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Administration

About the Department

The Partnered Research and Collaborative Implementation Science (PRECIS) Center and the Center for Research on Behavioral Health and Implementation Science (ReBHIS) advance research aimed at improving health outcomes and promoting health equity through implementation science and community-engaged research.

Together, the Centers support clinical investigators across the Section of General Internal Medicine, the Department of Medicine, and the Biological Sciences Division by:

•Accelerating the translation of research into practice for chronic disease prevention, behavioral health, mental health, and wellbeing;
•Fostering multidisciplinary collaboration among researchers and community partners;
•Mentoring junior investigators and faculty in community-engaged and implementation science methods; and
•Serving as a resource hub for investigators seeking funding, mentorship, and operational support to conduct high-impact research.

By leveraging shared expertise and resources, PRECIS and ReBHIS aim to strengthen the University’s local and national leadership in partnered research and behavioral health implementation science.

Job Summary

The Administrative Director provides strategic and operational leadership for both PRECIS and ReBHIS, overseeing the planning, management, and growth of the two Centers. Serving as a key partner to senior faculty leadership, the Administrative Director is responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, program development, grant and research support, and external partnerships. The role ensures that both Centers advance their missions while fostering cross-center collaboration and leveraging shared resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic and administrative leadership for both Centers.

• Set and implement strategic goals in partnership with faculty leadership.

• Foster cross-center collaboration and multidisciplinary research initiatives.

• Develop workshops, conferences, training programs, and community outreach initiatives.

• Act as a liaison to academic departments, professional organizations, and University administrative units.

• Develop and oversee financial models to ensure sustainable operations.

• Manage budgets, revenue strategies, and institutional support for both Centers.

• Oversee staffing, operations, and shared resources across the Centers.

• Assist faculty with grant writing and large-scale research proposals.

• Support investigators with scholarly publications and dissemination efforts.

• Contribute to ongoing or new research projects that align with the Centers’ missions.

• Partner with the development office to lead fundraising efforts and cultivate external partnerships.

• Develop outreach strategies to increase collaboration with academic and research organizations nationally.

• Oversee communication and marketing strategies to raise the visibility of both Centers.

• Mentor junior investigators and facilitate faculty development in implementation science, community engagement, and behavioral health research.

• Create opportunities for collaboration across UChicago centers and external partners.

• Supervise administrative and research staff across both Centers, ensuring coordination and cross-training where appropriate.

• Develops and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.

• Manages program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree in public health, health services research, social sciences, or related field.
   

Experience:

• Experience in grant proposal development and research administration.

• Program or research center management experience.
   

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience with grant reports a