Assistant Director, Business Administration

UR Ventures

. Partner with Center leadership to develop and implement short- and long-range strategic plans advancing research, clinical, training, and community engagement missions .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesLead💰 $86,900 - $130,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and administrative operations within a university or healthcare setting. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Strategic PlanningFinancial ManagementLeadership SkillsBudget ManagementResearch Administration

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementFinancial AnalysisResearch AdministrationCompliance ManagementOperational MetricsProcess ImprovementHuman Resources ManagementFacilities ManagementTechnology ImplementationGrant Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingInfluencing SkillsChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeUniversity of Rochester CLASP Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationHigher Education AdministrationAdministrative OperationsCommunity EngagementFunding AgenciesUniversity ComplianceWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsSuccession PlanningFacility Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Center leadership to develop and implement short- and long-range strategic plans advancing research, clinical, training, and community engagement missions
Direct the business affairs and administrative operations of Mt. Hope Family Center across finance, research administration, human resources, compliance, facilities, information technology, and support services
Manage complex budgets, grants, contracts, gifts, and other funding sources while ensuring compliance with University, sponsor, and regulatory requirements
Recruit, develop, supervise, and provide leadership to administrative professionals
Establish strategic priorities, business plans, policies, operational metrics, and process improvements
Represent the Center with university leadership, funding agencies, county-level community partners, contractors, and professional organizations
Direct financial operations, forecasts, reporting, variance analysis, resource allocation, cost management, internal controls, and executive-level financial analyses
Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation planning, organizational design, and succession planning
Direct pre-award and post-award sponsored research administration and monitor awards, expenditures, and reporting obligations
Lead operational initiatives, facility planning, space utilization, technology implementations, compliance efforts, and administrative process redesign
Oversee the purchase agreement for a new building and support the Mt. Hope Family Center Training Institute

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 7 years of progressively responsible experience in business administration, finance, research administration, healthcare administration, higher education administration, or related field required
Proven experience in managing complex budgets and financial strategies required
Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across the organization required
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Master's degree preferred
Significant supervisory experience, including management of professional staff and administrative functions preferred
Understanding of the unique challenges of administration in a university and/or healthcare setting preferred
University of Rochester CLASP Certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within 1 year strongly preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience