Serves as the top business administrator for the largest and most complex clinical department(s). Manages the business administration activities and operations.

• Responsible for the general accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, financial planning and reporting, and approval of expenditures.
• Coordinates development of various contracts for receiving and providing services, to include but not limited to assisting the Chairman in the preparation and negotiation of departmental contracts; assisting the faculty in preparing budgets for research grants, contracts, and requests; and alerting the Chairman and faculty to income alternatives and opportunities.
• Supervises the activities and performance of the department's non-faculty staff. Accountable for managing the department's human resources according to University policies and guidelines.
• Oversees the department's IT operations and services. Coordinates IT-related activities with central IT services and other departments and colleges.
• Responsible for centralized operations for billing, collections, and tracking accounts payable/receivable.
• Assists in the development of outcomes based quality assurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) programs.
• May be involved in development activities of the department and/or college such as marketing and/or fund raising events.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education:

Required: Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare, or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.

Experience:

Required: 8 years of experience in business administration activities such as accounting, budgeting, finance, grants and contracts, billing, IT operations, and human resources. 3 years of the required experience must be in a lead/supervisory/managerial role within a healthcare organization

Certifications or Licenses:

None

• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to build, analyze, and manipulate complex spreadsheets.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong initiative and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply institutional policies as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to evaluate projects and programs and produce clear, comprehensive reports.
• Ability to supervise staff and effectively communicate expectations, priorities, and direction.
• Advanced written communication skills, with the ability to compose audits, reports, and advisory documents.
• Knowledge of general accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, financial planning, and financial reporting practices.
• Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle operations, including billing, collections, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple operational functions simultaneously in a high-volume, high-complexity environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, and external entities.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory, financial, and organizational priorities.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality and compliance with healthcare and institutional requirements.

Physical:

• Sitting for prolonged periods. Manual Dexterity. Use of computer and answer telephone.

Environmental:

• Standard Office Environment.