Director of Finance And Administration

Job Summary

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for the Department of Physiology and Biophysics coordinates policies and procedures and oversees the implementation of research and administrative programs within the Department of Physiology and Biophysics.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all departmental fiscal, human resources, administrative and operational activities.
• Oversee, direct, and manage all funds of the department, including State appropriations, gift and endowment funds, grant and contract funds, auxiliary and grant release funds.
• Oversee financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and business planning.
• Negotiates institutional budgetary support for operational activities, recruitment packages, capital procurement and facility improvement.
• Develop and maintain, with department leadership, standardized compensation plans for faculty and senior administrators, and implements an annual review of effort, productivity and funding sources for all faculty.
• Ensure compliance with compensation models, regulations and policies.
• Partner, collaborate, and provide direction to internal and external stakeholders and partners on financial management, administration, and operations.
• Engage in development activities related to finding new or expanded funding sources and opportunities.
• Represent the department to visitors, clients, media and the public and serve as a Public Relations liaison for constituents.
• Prepare reports such as self-studies, AAMC and NSF reports, and other required documents as requested by the CU Anschutz Chancellor’s Office, CU SOM Dean’s Office and the Department Chair.
• Oversee departmental purchasing activities, including delegation of purchasing responsibilities and adherence to purchasing policy, acquisition of capital equipment items and major capital building/renovation, and negotiation of service agreements and contracts.
• Oversee facilities, research resources and digital information technology infrastructure, to ensure compliance and efficiency of operations.
• Participate in construction and/or remodeling activities and annual space and equipment inventories to assist in the long-range planning of department operations and research.
• Participate in planning activities for the department, including long-range and short-range planning.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. There is the possibility to work a hybrid schedule at a later date with the approval of the Department Chair.

Why Join Us

The Department of Physiology and Biophysics has a long history of applying quantitative approaches to key problems in biomedical research. Our faculty use cutting-edge multidisciplinary approaches and incorporate their strengths in molecular, cellular and systems biology, electrophysiology, electrical engineering and advanced light microscopy to carry out internationally recognized research. Whereas the specific research interests of the faculty are diverse, we have in common the goal of using innovative and rigorous methods to address fundamental questions. These core bonds have led to a collaborative and supportive environment, ideal for training of graduate students & post-doctoral fellows and fostering interactions with basic and clinical researchers in other departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, or a directly related field. The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience at the management level, including four years of professional management experience that must have included fiscal management responsibilities. A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis. OR An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in business, business administration, public administration, finance, healthcare administration, or a directly related field. Experience in the University of Colorado system, or a similar academic medical setting. Research administration experience.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position, Curriculum vitae/Resume, Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to: Makeedra Keith at Makeedra.Keith@cuanschutz.edu