The incumbent has three major, and significantly diverse, responsibilities: (1) to manage the day-to-day operations of the GRECC, including resource management, program managerial activities and responsibilities, program planning and evaluation, and overall supervision of all administrative and operational functions. (2) responsible for education/conference activities related to the GRECC, this includes collaboration with the Associate Director for Education & Evaluation to ensure the coordination and integration of GRECC research and clinical program in to educational/ conference activities. (3) act as an extension of the GRECC Director with particular emphasis on taking the initiative in program development and planning, effective management of all GRECC resources and establishment and maintenance of positive clear communication with administrative services such as Personnel, Supply and Fiscal, as well as with the other Patient Care Services, with the V ACO Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care, and with The University of Michigan Medical School and its various departments ( e.g., medicine, psychiatry, biochemistry, neurology), The Institute of Gerontology, and The School of Public Health.
These duties are but are not limited to:
SUPERVISORY ACTIVITIES
- Provides direct supervision to two Program Specialists (GS-9) and two Physiologists
-Works with GRECC Director to provide direct supervision of GRECC staff. This responsibility includes setting performance standards, writing position descriptions, conducting semi-annual evaluations, counseling employees whose performance is marginal or unsatisfactory, recommending performance awards for employees whose performance is highly satisfactory or outstanding, initiating disciplinary actions when necessary, hiring new employees, and obtaining resources for continuing education of employees.
- The incumbent is the Medical Center's administrative resource for all matters pertaining to maintaining and expanding the integrative policy of the GRECC, including interactions with GRECC affiliates.
EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
- Collaborate with the GRECC Associate Director for Education & Evaluation to ensure the coordination and integration of GRECC research and clinical programs into educational conference activities.
- Develop in collaboration with GRECC Associate Director for Education & Evaluation continuing education proposals on an annual basis.
- Plan and implement local and regional educational/ conference programming associated with the GRECC.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Responsible for providing the essential data to be contained in the annual budget plan. Using appropriate software, distributes the target allowance amount cost centers to projected personnel, supplies, equipment, and contractual services.
- Incumbent is responsible for assembling, organizing and presenting information for budget development and a system of internal controls for appropriated funds. Coordinates budget formulation and execution with the Fiscal Officer.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- Coordinates, creates, and advises in the development of new clinical programs and policies.
- Works with GRECC research physicians to develop written proposals for new clinical programs.
- Coordinates with the Associate Director for Education and Evaluation and others in developing and implementing methods to evaluate the impact of GRECC Clinical programs on established objectives.
- Facilitates program innovation and assures evaluation and quality control measures to determine the effectiveness of program concepts and techniques.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD939290
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $95,895 Per Year (GS 12)