Employment

A full-time (100% FTE) Department Administrator is open in the Institute of Child Development (ICD) in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. The Department Administrator has primary responsibility for the strategic planning and implementation of administrative (day-to-day) operations (Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Communications, etc.) for ICD. This position reports to the ICD Director and provides strategic support by working to align the budget, human resources, curriculum management, department data systems, facilities, technology, and operations with the department's strategic goals. The Department Administrator works with college partners including Human Resources and Finance to ensure compliance with department, college, and University policies and procedures.

This position works closely with department leadership and requires profound knowledge and understanding of University policies, practices and processes, as well as sound judgment and decision-making skills. The Department Administrator is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with department faculty, staff, students, and other key constituents across the college and University ensures outstanding customer service by motivating and leading operational support staff.

A key responsibility of this position is to actively support and advance the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This position will support the Institute of Child Development’s commitment to anti-racism.

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