Reporting to the Associate Chair of Administration and Finance/Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Administration is responsible for the comprehensive administrative management of the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at UCSF.
This role involves strategizing, developing, and implementing administrative structures and funding streams to support the department’s mission and operations. The Director will work closely with Health System leadership to integrate clinical services with the university's goals of teaching, research, and public service. As a key member of the DFCM Executive Council, the Director will engage in strategic planning and oversight to enhance departmental operations.
The Director will oversee the management of departmental space and provide effective support for contracts, and grants, ensuring compliance with research programs. They will also ensure the provision of exceptional administrative and human resources management across the department. The position requires optimizing resource utilization and establishing efficient administrative systems and processes.
In partnership with the department's finance and research administration teams, the Director will provide fiscal oversight and management, ensuring adherence to university policies. They will monitor revenue streams and expenditures, offering strategic guidance to division chiefs, and maintain strong internal controls and streamlined business processes.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $143,900 - $215,800 (Annual Rate).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Minimum 6 years of related experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a lead/supervisor/manager.
- Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and / or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
- Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and / or accounting and payroll.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence / persuade all levels of staff.
- Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
- Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
- Skills to work collaboratively with other locations.
- Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
- Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
- Excellent project management skills, including the capability of managing multi-year projects.
- Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related area and /or equivalent experience / training.
- Clinical Finance/Clinical practice experience along with experienced knowledge working with tableau dashboards.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.