Center Administrator, School of Medicine – Emory Autism Center

Emory University

Center Administrator directing strategic, financial, clinical research, and HR operations for Emory University's Autism Center. Managing budgets, compliance, stakeholders, and growth initiatives.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and operational effectiveness within healthcare and educational settings. Proficient in managing budgets, compliance, and human resources processes while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

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Strategic PlanningFinancial ManagementBudget PlanningHuman Resources CoordinationBCBA Certification

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Hard Skills

Budget PlanningFinancial AnalysisData Processing OperationsOperational EffectivenessProcess ImprovementsCompliance ManagementGrants ManagementForecastingResource AllocationPolicy Administration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BCBA

Industry Keywords

Healthcare OperationsAdministrative ResearchClinical ResearchStakeholder EngagementPerformance Evaluations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the strategic planning and development of the Emory Autism Center
Develop short- and long-term goals and objectives
Plan and coordinate major administrative and clinical research activities, including grants and contracts, budget planning, financial analysis, and data processing operations
Develop, monitor, and manage division operating and clinical budgets and financial performance
Oversee forecasting and resource allocation
Ensure fiscal stewardship across university and healthcare operations
Serve as primary liaison between departmental leadership and external stakeholders to coordinate operations, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with institutional requirements
Coordinate and facilitate human resources activities for faculty, staff, trainees, and clinical personnel
Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, employee reclassification requests, compensation reviews, leave administration, performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, separations, reductions in force, and other personnel processes
Establish strategic goals, improve operational effectiveness, implement process improvements, and support growth initiatives
Serve as liaison among faculty, staff, university administration, Healthcare leadership, and external stakeholders
Prepare reports and presentations
Represent the division on committees and workgroups within Emory and within the donor community
Represent the program in national and international settings as needed
Establish and administer policies and procedures
May supervise staff
Perform other related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Seven years of related experience
Two years of experience at a management level
BCBA required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment