<!--anchor--> <!--anchor--> Administrative Generalist, Department of Pediatrics (UVA) <!--anchor-->

 The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applicants for an Administrative Generalist.  Administrative Generalists are responsible for a variety of professional level work across a composite of administrative service areas including budget, finance, procurement, human resources, academic administration, student services, communications, grants and research administration, space, and facilities and/or high-level operational support. They act on behalf of a program, function, or department, and may report to a unit administrator. The primary focus is on delivery of professional services, which may include project management, compliance, administrative program creation and oversight, training, analysis, and research and contract administration.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
•Perform a variety of professional and operational duties that facilitate the day-to-day operations of a program or department. Interpret departmental and divisional policies and procedures, making decisions on specific operating problems and issuing instructions in the name of the department or division head.
•Operate with the authority to affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices.
•Advise department or division head and staff members on administrative problems. Compile reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
•Support business operations and strategic planning with analysis and recommendations based on data.
•May be responsible for the administration of budgets and coordination of personnel matters. Control and maintain financial and personnel records of departmental or divisional contracts, sponsored programs and inform appropriate staff members of financial state of various projects.
• Assist and advise department or division head and staff members of budgetary and related problems; prepare for approval by department or division head initial budgetary recommendations by considering past requirements and expenditures and present program plans.
•Resolve problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department. Represent department in meetings and 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.

Qualified candidates must have:

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

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

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.

The Administrative Generalist will report to Dr. Sana Syed. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.  This is a non-exempt level, benefited position.  For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .  This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. 

The anticipated start date is 9/5/2022.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.  

To Apply:
Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for “R0039488”.

Process for External Applicants: Please visit UVA job board at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for “R0039488”.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

•CV/Resume

•Cover 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 required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Christi Maguire, Recruiting Specialist, at clm8sd@virginia.edu . For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.