Department Administrator, Department of Ophthalmology Job at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

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  • University at Buffalo
  • Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Department Administrator, Department of Ophthalmology

Position Information

Position Title: Department Administrator, Department of Ophthalmology
Department: Ophthalmology
Posting Link:
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Department Administrator to oversee a broad range of administrative tasks to support the Departments mission to perform excellent patient vision care, provide community and medical education and to promote high impact research. The Department Administrator provides comprehensive support to the Department across key functional areas, including finance and budgeting, human resources, educational program administration, and supporting faculty.

In this role, you will:
  • provide direct administrative support to the Department Chair, including scheduling coordination, assisting in communication with the medical school and faculty, and organizing meetings with members of the department
  • develop, monitor, and report on departmental budgets and financial activities, including the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports to support decision-making by the Department Chair
  • manage all personnel transactions, including hiring, reappointments, promotions, and preparation of faculty promotion and tenure dossiers
  • provide administrative oversight for the medical student clerkship program, acting as the primary contact for students, faculty, and partner sites. This includes supporting clerkship directors, managing didactic schedules, coordinating student documentation and evaluations, and assisting with compliance and accreditation reporting
  • advise and support faculty on a variety of matters to ensure faculty have adequate support to focus on teaching, research, service, and clinical care.

Learn more:

  • Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.


University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience or masters degree or professional certification with no experience

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$55,000 - $65,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Brendan Tom
Contact's Pronouns: he/him
Contact's Title: Director of Human Resources, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Contact's Email: bjtom@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2771

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/05/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled:

Job Tags

Full time,

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