Sr. Manager, Business Operations (H) (Clinical)

Current employees: internal application process available via Workday.

About the role

The Sr. Manager, Business Operations evaluates, administers, and manages all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, programs, and personnel administration for the Neurology department. The incumbent provides financial analysis and strategic planning as well as manages budgetary controls in partnership with various levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Manages, implements, coordinates, plans, and evaluates the business operations for the department/division, including statistical, performance, and managerial reporting, budget support, capital planning, and process improvement.
• Develops and ensures adherence to the department’s annual budget in accordance with University guidelines and policies.
• Participates in financial analysis and planning, including monitoring and reporting on monthly budget variances and opportunities to improve performance.
• Advances the strategic financial plan and makes recommendations to senior management on how to best execute the department’s plan.
• Formulates department policies and guidelines to carry out the University and department mission.
• Oversees the review, approval, and reporting of all expenditures; reviews and approves financial transactions.
• Creates and manages support systems to ensure availability of cost-effective supplies, equipment, and management information.
• Monitors contractual obligations and ensures consistency with departmental budget, goals, and programmatic initiatives.
• Evaluates existing internal controls and approval processes and makes recommendations on how to improve fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.
• Implements department human resources actions, which may include hiring, terminations, and salary decisions; recruits, trains, and prepares performance reports for staff.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures; ensures employees are trained on controls and policies.
• Assists Department Administrators with the preparation of service functions required to sustain clinical, educational, and research operations.
• Assists with monthly productivity reporting and dissemination.
• Responsible for faculty/staff credentialing, onboarding, and off-boarding duties.
• Assists Administrators in submitting appropriate documents to the Departmental HR office and Faculty Affairs Office, including gathering documents and creating requisitions for new hires, costing allocations, reappointments, promotions, awards of tenure, and overload payments.
• Interviews prospective employees seeking employment within the department and provides recommendations to the Administrators.
• Assists in managing daily operations and performance of the administrative staff to ensure department goals are met.
• Assists with preparation of the capital project budget for the department.
• Provides information and ideas regarding strategy and operational initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements.

Skills

• Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
• Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships, and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition remission.