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Administrative Director, CNS Tumor Program, School of Medicine
Duke University
Durham, USA
Director · 9+ years experience
Onsite
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Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in healthcare, business administration, public administration, finance, or related field. Leadership experience in an academic medical center, healthcare system, cancer program, research enterprise, or similarly complex organization. Experience with strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, clinical performance measures, research administration, faculty support, philanthropy, space planning, or program growth. Strong judgment, communication, relationship-building, and project management skills. This position is Hybrid eligible. The position (exempt only) has opportunity for limited remote work, and the employee must reside in a Duke University-approved state . Be Bold.
What You Will Do
- Direct long-range planning, policy development, and implementation for CNS tumor programs, aligning priorities across patient care, translational research, education, and program growth. Manage program financial strategy with department finance partners, including operating and capital budgets, forecasting, financial analysis, sponsored research portfolios, non-operating funds, and philanthropic resources. Monitor and communicate performance trends across academic, research, and clinical programs, including key clinical metrics, faculty compensation planning, clinic utilization, and financial performance. Lead administrative operations and resource planning, including staff management, space and facilities coordination, equipment and procurement oversight, and optimization of program infrastructure. Build strong partnerships among faculty, departmental and institutional leaders, the Cancer Service Line Practice Administrator, research administration teams, development officers, and external collaborators. Key Areas of Responsibility Strategic Leadership, Communication, and Program Development Formulate and implement strategic plans, policies, and procedures that support the mission and goals of the CNS tumor programs. Collaborate with clinical, research, and academic leaders to establish priorities for patient care, translational studies, and educational programs. Represent the programs in institutional planning and external partnerships that support growth, philanthropy, and research innovation. Serve as a liaison among faculty, departments, and external partners, and support coordination with clinical operations leadership. Financial Management and Budget Oversight Develop and manage operating and capital budgets with department finance support, including forecasting, analysis, and reporting. Monitor clinical and academic financial performance against budget, including non-operating funds and sponsored research activity. Review key financial and clinical trends and recommend improvements across academic, clinical, and research programs. Oversee alignment of philanthropic resources with program priorities and provide managerial oversight for development staff. Research Administration and Academic Support Support translational research and research projects funded in part through philanthropy. Provide administrative and financial support for fellowships, continuing education, and other academic programs in alignment with institutional and accreditation standards. Partner with the Research Administrative Support Resource to monitor and support sustainable faculty research portfolios. Support clinical and basic science faculty recruitment, onboarding, and promotion activities in coordination with departmental leaders. Operations, Facilities, and People Leadership Oversee daily administrative operations that support research and academic programs. Coordinate space planning, facilities, equipment inventories, laboratory footprint, and renovations in partnership with the Scientific Research Lab Manager. Oversee procurement and equipment acquisition processes in accordance with institutional policies. Lead hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development for administrative, communications, laboratory management, and development staff. Advise department and program leaders on faculty-related administrative needs, including compensation and bonus planning. Compliance and Quality Promote compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements related to healthcare operations, translational research, and data management. Develop and maintain policies and procedures that support patient safety, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and accreditation expectations. Coordinate quality improvement activities and other projects that respond to evolving department, School of Medicine, and clinical enterprise needs. The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Choose Duke. At Duke, you will join a collaborative academic environment where clinical care, discovery, education, and service come together to improve outcomes for people with tumors of the central nervous system. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy and operations across two mission-driven programs while partnering with leaders throughout the Department of Neurosurgery, the School of Medicine, and Duke Health. Application Review Screening will continue until the position is filled. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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