The Cancer Center Administration performs a vital role in assuring the Center achieves its goals and objectives through efficient and effective operations. The specific areas of responsibilities of the Administration are to: Provide administrative support to Director, Deputy Director Senior Leaders, Program Leaders, Shared/Resources Directors and Managers Manage all Center finances including grants, contracts, institutional and philanthropic resources Provide Human Resource administration for the Center Manage the Center's shared resources including oversight, usage patterns, and recharge rates Manage the Center's space, facilities and equipment Oversee information systems development and maintenance Manage public affairs, education, and communication programs Support the governance, planning and evaluation functions of the Center Support the membership application and review process Manage the Center's administrative support staff Overall, the Administration is organized to effectively respond to the needs of the leadership and the more than 220 full Members participating in the research programs of the Cancer Center. With the rapid growth that has occurred, major resources have been committed both in staffing and information technology to assure that administrative operations are efficient and fully integrated with the central systems of the University. The Associate Director for Administration is supported in the conduct of these activities by a staff of 26.75 FTEs and has oversight of an annual operating budget of $31.6 million.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Center Core Grants (P30)
Project #
2P30CA060553-14
Application #
7339462
Study Section
Subcommittee G - Education (NCI)
Project Start
2007-08-01
Project End
2012-07-31
Budget Start
2007-08-01
Budget End
2008-07-31
Support Year
14
Fiscal Year
2007
Total Cost
$535,128
Indirect Cost
Name
Northwestern University at Chicago
Department
Type
DUNS #
005436803
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60611
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