The University of Virginia is seeking a motivated Administrative Generalist for a role in our ambitious new effort to launch the Precision Health Initiative (PHI), building upon ongoing Precision Health Research in Cancer and Youth Mental Health at the University. Our goal is to take advantage of the tremendous promise of precision health in enhancing disease and health outcomes in Virginia. Candidates should be self-starters, comfortable with autonomy, and embrace opportunities to tackle new problems and challenges as part of a dynamic team. 

The PHI Administrative Generalist will be responsible for a variety of professional level work across a composite of administrative service areas including finance, procurement (ordering and scheduling services), human resources (managing onboarding in the PHI), trainee services (postdoctoral tracking and event planning), communications (newsletters and website), space and facilities and/or high-level operational support for PHI-related events. The Administrative Generalist will report to the PHI Senior Research Program Officer, under the umbrella of the Director and Associate Directors.

Job Description

Perform a variety of professional and operational duties that facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Precision Health Initiative. Interpret departmental and divisional policies and procedures, making decisions on specific operating problems and issuing instructions in the name of the PHI Leadership Team.Operate with the authority to affect, interpret, and implement management policies or operating practices.Advise department or division head and staff members on administrative problems. Assist with the compilation of reports and analyses tracking PHI progress and trends.Support strategic planning.May be responsible for the administration of budgets (the coordination of paperwork and documents related to budgets) and management of personnel matters. Control and maintain personnel records of PHI contracts and sponsored programs.Resolve problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department. Serve on committees representing the interests of the department.Administer programs, ensure ethical issues are communicated and resolved, and provide consultation for faculty and staff with unique situations.Identify areas for additional funding and opportunities for improvements by conducting research, networking with colleagues, and designing and delivering recommendations.In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: At least three years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

POSITION DETAILS

This position is Remote/Hybrid/In-Person in Charlottesville, VA.  The anticipated start date is September 23, 2024. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance, with an end date of December, 2026. Anticipated Salary: $65,000 commensurate with education and experience. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on benefits, visit UVA benefits.  

This position will remain open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by September 1, 2024. Review of Applicants will begin in early September. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  

TO APPLY 

Please apply through the UVA job board and search for R0064152. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents: 

CVCover letter 

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration. References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. Five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.  

For questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at alc6dk@virginia.edu. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please visit UVA Charlottesville and Beyond and Embark.  

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.