Administrative Director

• →Develops and oversees the implementation of all SHARE Network programs.
• →Supervises the SHARE Network staff team and coordinates team operations. 
• →Works closely with principal investigator and project faculty on project educational efforts and curriculum development and implementation.
• →Maintains existing relationships with community-based organization and healthcare partners serving older adults and continually explores and develops new partner and project opportunities.
• →Oversees website and resource guide maintenance. 
• →Helps support programs that engage the community around healthy aging and create important opportunities for collaboration.

• →Coordinates with government funders on grant renewals, non-competing continuations, annual performance reporting, and supplemental funding opportunities.
• →Disseminates research through writing publications, presenting at conferences, and regularly updating our community.
• →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.
• →Has a deep understanding when interacting with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

• Advanced degree.

• Prior project management or director experience.
   

• Experience with other software applications (e.g., Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Proficiency with word processing applications, preparing presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of secured shared drives (e.g. Box) and methods of secure file and patient data sharing across sites.
• Experience with maintaining and updating websites.
• Knowledge of Chicago’s South Side communities.
   

• Strong executive functioning skills, directing a complex and many-faceted project with diverse partners.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.     
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train and supervise others, including students, volunteers and other support staff.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with diverse researchers, staff, community stakeholders, contractors, and patients.

• Willingness to travel to community partners, national meetings and conferences.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Pay Range

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