Administrative Operations Manager - Cancer Center - 142108

The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 58 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 14 departments (12 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 3 professional schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University, and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology. These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility. MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries, and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.

With general supervision, the Administrative Operations Manager serves as a key point of contact for administrative and operational matters, facilitating issue resolution in partnership with central offices to support the smooth and efficient operations of Moores Cancer Center (MCC). The position provides direct supervision and leadership to the central Executive Assistant team, which supports the day-to-day administrative operations of MCC. The Administrative Operations Manager also facilitates support for Health HR matters and provides administrative and operational assistance to the laboratories and administrative units supported by the team.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Working knowledge of the organization's processes and procedures, rules and regulations.

• Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.

• Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.

• Skills to evaluate issues and identify resolutions.

• Strong service orientation with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

• Experience working within the UCSD systems, particularly experience in assisting labs with recruitment.

• Experience working in an academic medical setting, with a focus on support of research areas.

• Ability to lead administrative staff and navigate the systems and procedures used within the department.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.