Department Administrator I - Therepeutic Innovation Center

Overview

In this role you lead the THINC Center's administrative and strategic agenda, aligning priorities with BCM's mission. You act as senior financial and operations manager, shaping programs and ensuring accountability across research, commercialization, and education. You will partner with the Chair, COO, and external partners to drive growth, efficiency, and impactful initiatives. This position combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership to support faculty, staff, and trainees. A strong hook is the opportunity to influence cross-sector collaboration and translational outcomes at scale.

Compensation / Benefits

• annual performance-based bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and implement long- and short-term plans for the Center in alignment with College priorities.
• Manage financial analysis, budgeting, and resources for all Center activities and programs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, policy development, and coordination with BCM entities and external partners.
• Direct HR activities including staffing, performance management, promotions, and compliance with policies.
• Supervise education program administration across UME, GME, CME, and allied health programs; ensure accreditation readiness.
• Lead research administration including grant/contract management, budgeting, invoicing, and fund allocation for faculty
• Drive process improvement and change management; manage project communications
• Oversee space planning, facilities coordination, and capital asset management
• Ensure compliance with BCM policies and external regulations across all activities

Key requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of relevant experience including prior management experience

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
• Adaptability and sense of accountability
• Financial planning, budgeting, and accounting
• Grant and contract management
• Program management