Center Manager Public Health Research Center - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Support the Director and Associate Director in managing daily center operations
• Lead and oversee administrative processes ensuring compliance with university policies
• Develop and implement efficient administrative systems and archiving procedures
• Coordinate grant administration including budgeting, reporting, and funding applications
• Manage purchasing processes, reimbursements, honoraria, and expense verification
• Oversee collaborator agreements in coordination with procurement and legal teams
• Serve as delegate in Concur and Workday and coordinate ePro requests
• Plan and manage logistics for meetings, seminars, advisory board sessions, and conferences
• Maintain relationships with internal departments including Finance, Research Institute, HR, and Post Award Administration
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities
• Act as a central communication point for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide mentorship and training on systems such as Concur, ePro, and reporting tools
• Coordinate administrative aspects of research projects including timelines and resource allocation

• Bachelor's degree in research administration, public health, or related scientific discipline
• Master's degree in public health or related field preferred
• Minimum five years of experience managing administration within a scientific or research environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience handling grants, budgets, and compliance processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research setting
• Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage

• Research administration and grant management
• Financial oversight and budget tracking
• Academic operations and compliance coordination
• Project management and stakeholder communication
• Human resources process coordination
• Administrative systems optimization

• Opportunity to lead operations within a prominent public health research center
• Competitive tax-free salary with comprehensive benefits
• Collaborative research environment in a globally ranked university
• Engagement with multidisciplinary research teams and funding agencies
• Professional growth in research management and academic leadership
• Inclusive institutional culture committed to excellence and innovation

• Support the Director and Associate Director in managing daily center operations
• Lead and oversee administrative processes ensuring compliance with university policies
• Develop and implement efficient administrative systems and archiving procedures
• Coordinate grant administration including budgeting, reporting, and funding applications
• Manage purchasing processes, reimbursements, honoraria, and expense verification
• Oversee collaborator agreements in coordination with procurement and legal teams
• Serve as delegate in Concur and Workday and coordinate ePro requests
• Plan and manage logistics for meetings, seminars, advisory board sessions, and conferences
• Maintain relationships with internal departments including Finance, Research Institute, HR, and Post Award Administration
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities
• Act as a central communication point for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide mentorship and training on systems such as Concur, ePro, and reporting tools
• Coordinate administrative aspects of research projects including timelines and resource allocation

• Bachelor's degree in research administration, public health, or related scientific discipline
• Master's degree in public health or related field preferred
• Minimum five years of experience managing administration within a scientific or research environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience handling grants, budgets, and compliance processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research setting
• Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage

• Research administration and grant management
• Financial oversight and budget tracking
• Academic operations and compliance coordination
• Project management and stakeholder communication
• Human resources process coordination
• Administrative systems optimization

• Opportunity to lead operations within a prominent public health research center
• Competitive tax-free salary with comprehensive benefits
• Collaborative research environment in a globally ranked university
• Engagement with multidisciplinary research teams and funding agencies
• Professional growth in research management and academic leadership
• Inclusive institutional culture committed to excellence and innovation

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