Administrative and Business Development Executive

The Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Administrative and Business Development Executive reporting to the Director. The successful candidate will oversee all HR, Budget & Finance, IT, Public Relations and Fundraising efforts of the Division of Perceptual Studies. This position is new and has been created to find the person who can oversee all of the non-research responsibilities of the Division’s Director and aid him in strategic planning to grow the Division’s research portfolio, fundraising efforts, and dissemination of DOPS’s publications and research findings to a broader audience.

Specific responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• General Administration: Oversee accounting, budget preparation, office management, recruiting of faculty and staff, HR processes, etc.
  
• Strive to expand the DOPS network. Seek to engage future DOPS personnel, collaborators, donors, advisors, and advocates.
  
• Source & vet outward-facing opportunities, including: media coverage, interviews, speaking engagements, and other appearances.
  
• Partner with outside providers for media events.
  
• Serve as trusted partner to the Division Director on issues of future strategies, needs, capabilities and teambuilding.
  
• Serve as DOPS’s primary liaison to donors, in partnership with health system development personnel.
  
• Act as primary liaison to the DOPS Advisory Board.
  

About the Division:

Founded in 1967 by Dr. Ian Stevenson, the Division of Perceptual Studies (DOPS) is a highly productive university-based research group devoted to the investigation of phenomena that challenge mainstream scientific paradigms regarding the nature of the mind/brain relationship. Researchers at DOPS study phenomena that relate to consciousness being able to function beyond the confines of the physical body, and phenomena that suggest continuation of consciousness after physical death. DOPS researchers objectively document and rigorously analyze empirical data collected regarding human experiences which suggest that mind and brain may be distinct and separable, and that consciousness may persist in detectable ways beyond bodily death. It is our hope that other scientists will join us in addressing the serious study of the nature of consciousness and its interaction with the physical world.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree is required. A Master’s degree in health care, business administration or a related field is strongly preferred
  
• 10 years of related work experience
  
• Experience running a team/division/organization with P&L responsibility
  
• Knowledge of fundraising,
  
• Strong interest in the field of Perceptual Studies.
  
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a management position at a non-profit organization and/or academic institution.
  

Anticipated hiring range: $100,000 - $145,000/ annual

This is a restricted position and continuation will be dependent on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance

TO APPLY:

Please visit UVA job board: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for R0043625

Complete an application online and attach:

• Cover letter expressing interest and qualifications
  
• Resume/ CV
  

*****Please combine all required application materials in the order listed above into one document and upload in the resume / cv box ***

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for R0043625

For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Academic Recruiter, x mf9ad@virginia.edu

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check and health assessment per University policy.

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