Assistant Director of Operations

Position Description The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has an immediate opening for an Assistant Director for Operations. This position will report to the DNALC Executive Director and collaborate closely with the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to assist with finance and grants management, report preparation, and tracking organizational goals and metrics. The Assistant Director for Operations will have an active role in administering the smooth operations of all the DNALC centers in the New York Metropolitan area. The successful candidate will become a member of a small, influential group recognized worldwide as a leader in creating and disseminating new methods in genetics education"”including the fields of molecular genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, and data science. Over 700,000 students have conducted experiments with DNALC staff"”join our team as we aim to reach a million and more! Position Responsibilities Oversight of DNALC financial operations, including income, payments, budgets, and preparation of periodic reports; Collaborating with Office of Sponsored Programs to support DNALC grant submissions, report preparation, compliance, budgets, and project management. Collection and maintenance of visitation records, generation of periodic visitation reports, and development of office management software. Supporting DNALC leadership with project management goals. Point of contact for DNALC collaborators, consultants, vendors, and clientele. Maintenance of mailing lists related to events and programs, and marketing of workshops, camps, field trips, and school partnership opportunities. Maintenance of a master DNALC calendar, schedules, attendance lists, and program follow-up. Supervision of a small administrative team of 3-5 people. Position Requirements Experience in the submission and management (reporting and compliance) of federally funded grants (e.g., NIH, NSF). Experience and/or certification in finance management including the preparation, management, and auditing of budgets and financial statements; proficiency in related software. Experience and/or certification in project management; proficiency in related software. Strong communication skills, including in the presentation of analyses (e.g. trends, projections, and other data visualization skills). Management experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Word). A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. One to two years of grants and contracts administration experience, and/or an accounting background are preferred. The position demands a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, and strong written and oral communication. Position will be based at the DNALC NYC (Brooklyn). Occasional travel to Cold Spring Harbor and other DNALC sites around metropolitan New York will be required for training and operational meetings. How to Apply: Apply now to embark on a rewarding career in scientific education with substantial benefits provided by CSHL. For immediate consideration please apply: Position ID: 01241 Compensation and Benefits: Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $70,000- $85,000. The salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-12