Chief Administrative Officer

About the role

The Manager of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS) serves as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), providing strategic and operational leadership in support of the Department’s mission. In close partnership with the Chair and leadership team, the CAO acts as a key advisor to faculty and staff, supporting a diverse community of over 300 faculty members (full-time, part-time, and volunteer) and 38 staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans and administers all administrative operations of a school, OR a medium to large academic department, OR several small departments within a college, or a medium to large non-academic department.
  • Led short and long-range planning to promote the goals of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS) to maximize utilization of the available resources.
    • Oversees all facets of the administrative operations and assures compliance with University and other applicable policies and regulations.
      • Takes appropriate action to follow procedures for non-compliant employees.
      • Establishes and implements effective and efficient management systems to ensure that University and Department goals are met.
        • Serves as a liaison between members of the Department, other departments, University offices and services, as well as individuals and organizations outside UCSF.
          • Establishes and maintains timely and appropriate reporting mechanisms for the Chair and the Departments at large, regarding fiscal, personnel and other critical management areas.
            • Serves on departments and university advisory committees.