The primary objective for the Administrative Services Manager position is to provide leadership in the operation of the UROC building, support and oversight for operations staff and students, both undergraduate and graduate, with administrative appointments, and to continue UROC's mission-driven work related to internal and external contracts and vendors. The position reports to the Vice Provost for Public Engagement, is expected to take leadership and responsibility for executing the work scope independently as well as work on the part of the UROC directors team overseeing the research and community partnership areas. The position promotes and sustains community-engaged work at UROC and in the community through transparent and thoughtful operation and care of the UROC building and welcomes communities to participate in building activities. The Administrative Manager builds partnerships with local vendors and community organizations to ensure that UROC is part of the neighborhood community.
This is a 100% time, 12-months, annually renewable academic administrative appointment (classification 9341A1, Admin Consultant/Analyst 1).
Essential Job Functions:
WORK MODE: 100% in person
SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$80,000
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
The University of Minnesota's Robert J Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) mission is to "link the University in vital public partnership to advance learning, improve
the quality of life and discover breakthrough solutions to critical problems." We do this by transforming how universities and communities work together in three priority areas: health and wellness, education and lifelong learning, and community and economic development. UROC operates in two ways. First, UROC staff catalyzes University system-wide engaged research and scholarship by supporting members of the University and urban communities to work together in mutually beneficial partnership. Second, UROC staff also directly engages in research projects that community partners ask us to work on with them. UROC is also a convener and anchor institution within our community of North Minneapolis.
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PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 29, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.
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