What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, GRI Operations position at William & Mary?
Position Information
Position Number
FP988W
Position Title
Associate Director, GRI Operations
Employment Category
Full Time Professional
Location
William & Mary
Department
3KM100 Global Research Institute
Unit Mission Statement
The Global Research Institute (GRI) empowers teams of William & Mary students and faculty to make a difference in the world. We are a multidisciplinary hub that applies scholarly research to real world problems, investing in outstanding student and faculty scholars to catalyze new insights and cultivate the next generation of global leaders. Based in the Office of the Provost, GRI collaborates across the university and externally to advance W&M by developing ideas, convening partners, creating and analyzing data, and inventing new methods. The Institute’s approach of incubating and scaling applied research accelerates the research frontier, producing contemporary insights that matter at W&M and around the globe.
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Global Research Institute and working with the Director and leadership team on strategic issues. This position oversees fiscal, human resource, and administrative activities and supervises staff accountable for day-to-day operations for the Global Research Institute (GRI) and its respective projects, including budgeting, financial management, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of grant/contract, private, and operating funds; procurement; and facility, information technology, and human resource management. The incumbent maintains relations with strategic partners across the University to ensure effective, efficient, and Federal, State, and W&M-compliant service provision to GRI and its projects. The Director of Operations serves on the leadership team, helping to navigate the organizational strategy and culture of GRI to fulfill its mission to serve as a leading research institution at W&M and around the globe.
Conditions of Employment
- This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.
- This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding.
Essential Designation
No
FLSA
Exempt
Position Restricted?
Yes, the appointment is limited due to funding availability
Position Term
12 month - Restricted
Position Months
Faculty or Staff: 12 month
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business administration, public policy, correlated field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Several years of experience in management.
- Recent and progressive experience managing staff and fiscal functions. Working knowledge of administrative and operational practices and procedures to include supervision and leadership, workforce planning, budget preparation, development, and monitoring.
- Demonstrated skill in developing business strategies, staffing, budgets, and plans; and experience managing financial functions to achieve those strategies.
- Demonstrated skill in preparing comprehensive evaluations of budget requests.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead efficient and effective work teams and associated performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and interpret policies and procedures utilizing a high level of professional analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to foster and maintain collegial relationships with diverse constituencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience with a research organization, project, or lab.
- Familiarity with grants and contracts in a university setting in terms of both understanding award language and implementation procedures.
- Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia higher education policies and practices.
- Experience utilizing William & Mary online administrative applications that support fiscal, human resources, payroll, and procurement transactions (i.e., Banner Finance, Qlik, Workday, and Discoverer reporting tools).
- Experience in board or advisory group management.
- Experience serving as a part of a leadership team.
Is the position remote work eligible?
Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)
Remote Work Disclaimer
Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Advertised Pay Range
$110,000 - $125,000 commensurate with experience
Advertised Pay Range Statement
All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.
University Salary Range
U16
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
Job Open Date
01/24/2025
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date
02/09/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
