Director of Operations - College of Medicine

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Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for under-represented students.

CDU offers the only historically black Doctor of Medicine program west of the Mississippi and is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of South Los Angeles neighborhoods.

The primary responsibility of this position of, Director of Operations is to provide oversight and supervision of the day-to-day activities and ensure smooth operations within the College of Medicine (COM). Under the direction of the Dean, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the business operations functions, including budgeting, procurement, academic services, human resources, office activities, IT, space and events,consultant / contractor agreements, vendor management, facilities coordination, and event planning.

The incumbent will participate in the College’s strategic planning with senior leaders and assist in preparing, collecting, and analyzing information relating to the success of CDU’s new medical school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Human Resources :

• Supervise and train administrative staff and work-study students in the COM on CDU policies and proprietary
• Generate position requisitions in accordance with University policy
• Monitor and track the hiring lifecycle in collaboration with the University’s Office of Human Resources
• Serve as liaison between COM and the University's Office of Human Resources

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As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. As a condition of enrollment and employment, students, faculty, and staff must comply with the current CDU Covid-19 requirements as described on the CDU Covid-19 webpage.  Please visit the CDU Return to Campus website or email the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu.

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Excellent benefits :   Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service and much more.

EEO Statement : Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement : Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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