Assistant Director, Administration
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Air Traffic Management Research Institute's administrative functions, including governance, finance, HR, and stakeholder engagement.
Role type
Senior administrative director (research institute)
Builds
Administrative systems, governance frameworks, and operational plans for a university research institute
Domain
Higher education research administration / Air traffic management
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial management, Human resource management, Research programme administration, Stakeholder engagement, Policy development, Audit readiness, Contract management, Institutional communications, Team supervision, Compliance management
Preferred skills
MBA or MPA, 8+ years of administrative management experience, Experience in university or research center settings, Experience managing governing councils or advisory panels
Technologies
Financial management tools, Marketing platforms
Responsibilities
Lead development of administrative policies and operational plans; Oversee budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and audit readiness; Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and performance appraisals for staff; Supervise and develop the administrative team; Coordinate governing council and advisory panel activities; Establish systems for monitoring research programme budgets and KPIs; Manage institutional agreements with corporate offices and external partners; Act as liaison with government agencies and funding bodies; Coordinate institutional communications and outreach activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight