Administrator-Program Operations

Administrator-Program Operations at University of Washington summary :

The Administrator - Program Operations at the University of Washington Latino Center for Health is responsible for leading administrative, financial, and human resources functions to support the Center’s mission of advancing Latinx health through research and community partnerships. This role includes managing budgets, coordinating events, supporting strategic planning, and facilitating communication with stakeholders. The position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to social justice and diversity.

Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

At the University of Washington School of Social Work, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century.

The UW and the School of Social Work promote diversity and inclusivity among our staff, faculty and students; we seek applicants for this position who are committed to these principles and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

The School of Social Work seeks a full time Administrator - Program Operations to work with the Latino Center for Health (LCH), the only research center in Washington state and the WWAMI region whose singular focus is on advancing Latinx health. The Latino Center for Health is an interdisciplinary research center that seeks to promote the health and well-being of Latinas and Latinos in Washington State and regionally in culturally responsive ways. A major goal of the Center is to promote the health and well-being of Latinx communities through collaborative research partnerships with community-based organizations, researchers, and government agencies. Through its research, the Center informs and impacts policy and practice affecting Latinx communities across the state. The Center's research foci include physical health, particularly chronic diseases, and mental health, across the life span. Drs. Gino Aisenberg and Leo Morales serve as co-directors of the Center.

The Administrator - Program Operations will report to the center directors and work closely with LCH faculty and staff to coordinate and support administrative responsibilities for the efficient functioning of the Center in fulfillment of its mission. Towards this end, the Administrator - Program Operations will provide leadership and administer the Center's fiscal and HR procedures in collaboration with the School of Social Work, which is the administrative home of the Center. In doing so, the Administrator - Program Operations will serve as a critical hub in support of the individual and collective responsibilities of the co-directors, directors and staff of the Latino Center for Health. The Administrator - Program Operations is expected to contribute to the excellence of the Center in the following key areas :

Program Leadership (50%)

• As a member of the Center's Leadership Team, guide the growth and sustainability of the Center, supporting staff, and prioritizing the research and community-centered activities of the Center.
• Contribute to the vision of the Center and implementation of its Strategic Plan and accountability to it.
• Coordinate with leaders / directors of the Center's cores, and provide administrative and logistic support for their activities in advancing the health of Latinx communities throughout WA state through research, scholarly publications, policy briefs and community engagement.
• Manage the Center's on-going implementation of its Strategic Plan, including laying the foundation for and initiating a major Endowment Campaign.
• Oversee weekly Center staff meetings, prepare agendas and meeting packets and other materials, set-up room and A / V for meetings, draft meeting notes and disseminate them in a timely manner
• Manage logistics of projects and Center events, such as support research intervention activities and scheduling use of LCH conference space, on-campus presentations, travel of invited speakers, community events and center-sponsored events, including the annual Latinx Faculty Recognition Event of the scholarly achievements of Latinx faculty across the tri-campuses as well as support research intervention activities
• Schedule meetings, travel details and facilitate communication with stakeholders (internal and external) as directed by a co-director
• Serve as the Center's liaison to SSW IT Services
• Initial phone and email contact with internal and external stakeholders, directing them to the appropriate individuals
• Serve as point person with property management regarding LCH office space
• Order, receive, maintain and project Center supplies, including purchasing supplies and food and preparing materials for Center meetings with stakeholders, including Advisory Board meetings
• Complete other duties as assigned

Finance (30%)

Human Resources (20%)

In partnership with SSW HR :

Minimum Requirements

Additional Requirements

Desired Qualifications

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum : $88,008.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum : $88,008.00 annual

Other Compensation : Benefits :

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First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) :

100.00%

Union / Bargaining Unit :

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Keywords :

Program administration, Fiscal management, Human resources coordination, Strategic planning, Latinx health research, Community engagement, Budget oversight, Grant support, Event coordination, University administration