Department Administrator III

About the role

The Department Administrator III oversees the department’s financial operations, including analyzing the department budget, preparing the annual budget, ensuring ledger and account reconciliation, preparing monthly financial reports, and ensuring clinical and research compliance. This role also supervises, counsels, and evaluates department staff, and assists the chairperson in developing and implementing annual goals.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of budgeting principles and practices
• Apply human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures
• Supervise, train, and organize staff; prioritize and schedule work assignments
• Plan, organize, and implement departmental initiatives
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Coordinate and organize meetings and special events
• Use software programs proficiently, including database management (e.g., Access), presentation packages (e.g., PowerPoint), spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and advanced word processing (e.g., Word)
• Prioritize and manage multiple activities with competing deadlines
• Take initiative and full responsibility for selected activities
• Manage budgets and maintain accountability
• Work cooperatively with individuals of diverse personalities, education, and cultural backgrounds

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience in management accounting, planning, finance, computer operations, and personnel management, including supervisory experience
• OR High school diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience in management accounting, planning, finance, computer operations, and personnel management, including supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree
• Health care or physician practice management experience
• Experience in budget development and managing operations to budget
• Contract management experience