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Chief Administrative Officer, School of Pharmacy

Clinical Pharmacy

Full Time

86048BR

Job Summary

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) reports directly to the Department Chair as well as the Vice Dean of Administration and Finance for the School of Pharmacy. The CAO is responsible for implementation and compliance with applicable university, state, and federal regulations and guidelines related to the administrative and financial management of the department. The CAO oversees the following functions: academic and staff personnel, financial management, recharge operations, fundraising, coordination of all renovation and construction, faculty administrative support, computer and networking systems, purchasing, and management of space and facilities. The Manager provides long-range strategic planning for the Department as well as leadership and direction to all staff positions.

In collaboration with the Chair, the CAO functions as a strategic partner, providing skillful administrative, operational, and financial management to the Department. S/he works to maximize the utilization of research and laboratory operations - including space planning, finance, research administration, information technology, human resources, and risk management.

The CAO serves as a risk manager, establishing and monitoring internal control mechanisms in all areas of operations, personnel management, and finance. S/he oversees the work of others in these areas, identifies and minimizes or eliminates risk, and implements changes to prevent recurrence.

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 $183,800 - $275,700 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy is a multi-faceted department with centers, laboratories, and educational programs, and it has many locations at UCSF (Parnassus, Mission Bay, and ZSFG) and throughout the state. It is home to several functional units: the Center for Translational and Policy Research on Personalized Medicine and the Drug Research unit. Women's Health Interagency Study, Medication Outcomes Center, the California Poison System, Pharmacy Practice Residency Program, among others. The department also delivers a substantial portion of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum at UCSF.

The Department has approximately 140 union and non-union employees, including 39 faculty, 94 administrative, clinical, and research staff, and 8 academics, postdoctoral fellows, or visiting scholars. Additionally, the department includes approximately 758 joint and without-salary (WOS) appointments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum 8 years of related experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a lead/supervisor/manager in an academic research environment or equivalent experience
• In-depth knowledge of financial principles, analysis, planning and budgeting, relevant accounting and financial systems, and compliance and audit requirements (SAS 112)
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll
• Management style that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, communication, collegiality, flexibility, and trust
• Thorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs
• Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals
• Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service
• Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution
• Ability to set priorities, use informed judgment, recommend alternatives, and solve problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures in all functional areas: sponsored research, finance and accounting, and academic and staff personnel
• Knowledge of mid- and long-term strategic planning processes to develop an administrative structure that is scalable to meet growth while sustaining and improving service levels to faculty
• Experience to oversee financial review of capital projects, coordinate renovation projects, and evaluate building maintenance requirements
• Advanced degree in business, finance or other related field

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000548 ADMIN MGR 2

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Administrative Support, Financial, Pharmacy, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.