Manager, Office of the President and Chief Researc

at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

LocationSimpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center

Job Description
The Manager, Office of the President & Chief Executive Officer provides advanced comprehensive support to the President & CEO in the operations and strategic planning for the department as it relates to administration and budget planning. This position is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the Medical/Administrative Strategy Committee, President's Staff and Quarterly Review meetings.

Essential Job Functions
1. Provides comprehensive, all-encompassing support to the President and Chief Research Officer.
2. Directs and manages department budgets including monitors expenditures, research's purchase options and prepares purchase requisitions and invoices.
3. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the department budget.
4. Approves expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
5. Develops and administers sponsorship event budget.
6. Serve as liaison between president & CRO and employees, families, visitors, volunteers, donors, and Board Members, handling requests in an efficient and timely manner.
7. Performs other duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.
8. Serve on Administrative Professional Advisory Council (APAC) as member-at-large to provide leadership, guidance and support for the competency and career development of administrative professionals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field; or 15+ years' experience in comparable leadership role in lieu of degree.
2. Must have a professional, collaborative approach; project management skills; a depth of experience working with the C-suite/executive level leaders; a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality; and excellent sense
of judgment.
3. Extensive experience in organizational planning, resource utilization and office administration.
4. Demonstrate ability to successfully manage multiple deadline driven priorities simultaneously.
5. Well-developed business ethics and the ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
6. Adept in creating complex documents, presentations, spreadsheets, reports, and business correspondence.
7. Advanced MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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