Manager 3

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Overview

Under the general direction of the Executive Director at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI), and with considerable latitude for exercising discretion and independent judgment, the Associate Administrator provides a high level of administrative, operational and financial management by overseeing all budget impacting activities related to the programmatic and research aspects of the YCEI. Responsible for managing all administrative, human resources, supervisory and operational facets of a significant program for the department including supervisory and financial management . Also responsible for postdoctoral appointments, internships and other visiting students and scholars. Assists in the development of the annual budget and quarterly monitoring for assigned areas. Assists Executive Director with budgeting and forecasting for the programmatic and research facets of the Center. Performs a variety of operational activities including center communications, establishing center protocols, space planning, facility planning and fiduciary compliance. Provides insight that is critical to negotiating efficient and effective service contracts with YCEI clients and ensures that clients are being properly served and invoiced by YCEI. Also helps the Executive Director develop new and innovative ways to scale the work of YCEI and price its services as the Center’s activities and income from public, private and charter schools continue to grow.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Demonstrated experience supervising staff and leadership ability. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex issues with tact.
2. Strong analytical, accounting, financial management and problem-solving skills.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
4. Ability to be highly productive under limited supervision, exercising independent judgement.

5. Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Advanced degree and experience in academic or executive administration.

2. Knowledge of federal and state regulations, especially in clinical trials and human research.

3. Proficiency with project management software and understanding of graphic design principles.

4. Demonstrated excellence in communication, leadership, and collaboration within diverse teams.

5. Strong familiarity with budget management, financial planning, and compliance with regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University. 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed. 3. Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments. 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments. 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies. 6. Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects. 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted. 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments. 9. Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments. 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department. 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels. 12. Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis. 13. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Job Posting Date

04/07/2026

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (25)

Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $131,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughtheir hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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