The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer treatment and research, led by Dr. Brian Druker, whose development of Gleevec transformed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from a fatal disease to a manageable one and proved that targeted therapies can work. The institute focuses on precision oncology, the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its caregivers, researchers, and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: we are bold, we are supportive, and we work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it.
The Administrative Manager is responsible for providing oversight of administrative operations of the support staff for the Knight Cancer Institute's Central Administration Team. This position will provide strategic project management, development, and planning for the Knight Cancer Institute.
The Administrative Manager is essential in maintaining an effectively functioning department and fosters positive inter- and intra-departmental relationships. This position also fosters professional development and teambuilding across the Knight administrative community. This position will also act as lead on a variety of projects at the direction of Knight leadership.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Working with faculty and Knight leadership to coordinate administrative resourcing; Management of 16 administrative employees, including hiring and training of new staff; Creating complex, high-quality materials for comprehensive project development and management; Data analysis for general operations, quality improvement, and professional development activities; Facilitating, leading, reporting out, and delivering strategic planning activities for large, complex, and mission-critical strategic committees and initiatives. Education & experience: Bachelor's Degree Five years of supervisory or lead experience working in a University or Hospital setting Experience administering staff evaluations Experience hiring and training new staff Experience with explaining and disseminating policies and procedures. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Detail-oriented with a high level of organization Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).Excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships MBA or MHA 8+ years of management experience of a large administrative team Proficiency in Oracle Please submit a cover letter with your application.
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