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Posted: 08-Feb-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Internal Number: 146175316
Reporting to the Department Chair and the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration (or delegate), the Finance and Administration Director functions as the senior administrative and financial officer for the Department of Neurosurgery. The Director provides leadership and direction for a wide range of operational functions for a remarkable academic Department of Neurosurgery. You will focus on positioning the department and its faculty to achieve the missions of the Medical School. You are responsible for ensuring the success and efficient operation of the academic department and the strength of its business functions. The department has an annual budget of over $45m, including $22m in revenue from clinical services and $11m in revenue from sponsored projects. The department manages 58 faculty members, 133 staff members, and residents and fellows engaged in clinical and research training.
This is an important Director role for a seasoned department administrator who is skilled in managing the operations and finances of an academic department in a large, complex, academic health organization. You are responsible for managing the operations and overall financial viability of the department. The Finance and Administration Director develops, implements, and maintains an administrative and financial infrastructure that effectively supports the department’s operations and academic missions. You will expertly lead a team to achieve the strategic priorities and objectives of the DGSOM and by extension the Department. Specific areas of responsibility include implementing and operationalizing strategy and tactics as directed by leadership, financial management and accounting, research administration, management of educational programs, academic affairs, facilities, compliance and controls and health and safety. Responsibilities may vary depending upon department structure and operating model.
Salary Range: $102500 - $227700/Annually
All Required:
- Master’s degree (BA, Health Care Administration, Public health or related field) or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Seven years of progressively responsible managerial experience including financial and budget preparation.
- Five years of supervisory experience, with at least three or more years as a senior leader over a large clinical department or service line.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning and change management skills in a highly matrixed environment, preferably a research-intensive medical school/health system.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels to achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze all pertinent information/data to make and communicate executive level recommendations and decisions.
- Exceptional negotiation and effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to establish a culture of integrity and accountability.
- Advanced expertise in financial planning and analysis and decision support as it pertains to academic health care, research and higher education.
- Demonstrate to others that you are direct, truthful and credible.
- Demonstrated skills as a receptive listener, influential and persuasive, and seeks to understand the differing sides of each situation.
- Makes decisions effectively and decisively.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, trends and regulatory requirements.
