Director of Academic Operations (Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics)

Director of Academic Operations (Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics)

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Posted Job Title
Director of Academic Operations (Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics)

Job Profile Title
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Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Director of Academic Operations (DAO) for the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics serves as the lead administrator overseeing academic operations within the Department as well as the lead administrator in the Office of the Chair. The DAO works collaboratively with division directors, division managers, and PSOM executives to foster honest and transparent lines of communication between and among administration and faculty. The DAO is a key member of the DBEI Leadership Team and independently makes decisions and leads initiatives that concern and impact faculty. In particular, the Director of Academic Operations works in a close and coordinated fashion with the Director of Fiscal and Administrative Operations to jointly ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity of all aspects of operational implementation of the Department's missions. As part of his/her responsibility for overseeing academic operations directly related to the Department's research and education activities, the Director of Academic Operations has responsibility for: administrative direction related to strategic planning; operations associated with faculty recruitment, retention, and faculty professional development; space management; communications with internal and external stakeholders; oversight of divisional operations; and serving as a liaison between the Chair and School/ University academic offices. The DAO provides oversight of the appointments and promotions processes, faculty recruitment process, and annual faculty assessments, and serves as a key advisor to the Chair and Director of Fiscal and Administrative Operations regarding salary equity and the annual salary increase process for faculty. The DAO works closely with DBEI Division Directors and Vice Chairs on a variety of issues and initiatives; provides guidance and administrative expertise to various leadership and faculty committees; oversees compilation of faculty data, and reviews analyses to identify trends; and engages in highly complex decision making to address a variety of issues impacting faculty. The DAO will work with the Chair and the Director of Fiscal and Administrative Operations to oversee the development, review, evaluation and implementation of departmental faculty policies, budget development, and resource management.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) with > 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required in a University or academic setting; expertise at building strong internal and external relationships with a track record of working with academic partners, faculty, leadership, and diverse management teams; strong financial and technical acumen; a track record of promoting an environment of accountability and continuous performance improvement; possess the ability to prioritize competing important demands with keen attention to detail and flexibility in work schedule; demonstrate the ability to initiate and foster relationships with internal and external constituents that enable robust partnerships and resource sharing; promote and support an environment that values and fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture; and possess exceptional judgement, professionalism, poise, and confidentiality in representing the department to internal and external constituencies.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$90,860.00 - $142,844.66

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits
  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.



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