Penn State's Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) needs a Managing Director to strategically plan and oversee the implementation of its new strategic plan, focusing on streamlining and optimizing core functions, improving operations, supports, and services, and coordinating central administration.
Requirements
- strong background in accounting procedures
- strong background in supervisory/personnel procedures
- strong background in administration procedures
- SAP-Concur experience
- Project Management certification/experience
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Budget Administrator, lead and coordinate budget development; provide financial analysis for strategic planning, manage income and expenditures to meet strategic goals cost-effectively, oversee financial operations of SSRI user facilities.
- Research, develop, and implement special projects and initiatives aligned with SSRI’s mission.
- In collaboration with the OSVPR HR office, assess staffing needs and employee issues; oversee hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of SSRI staff.
- Oversee development and operations of services including the grants and contracts office and its manager.
- Ensure adherence to University, government, and regulatory requirements; represent SSRI in initiatives and committees, serve as liaison with campus units and University offices.
- Provide high-level service and general technical support to internal and external stakeholders, identify areas for improvement, recommend and implement solutions, and seek guidance as needed.
- Develop and oversee shared research services in partnership with directors of grants administration, research computing, and communications.
Other
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- proven leader with experience managing employees
- ability to build efficient relationships
- effectively facilitate communication
- Master's Degree&xa;10+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted&xa;Required Certifications:&xa;None
