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The Department of Medicine (DOM) Director of Research Administration and Revenue Management reports to both the DOM Associate Chair for Administration and the Associate Chair for Finance, and works very closely with the Associate Chairs for Research as part of the central administration senior leadership team, and is responsible for directing financial management, internal controls, compliance and risk management related to sponsored funding for the department at all sites, including the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). As part of the central administration team, the Director of Research Administration establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers; and is responsible for achieving broadly stated goals through subordinate team members for at least 50% of the time. The incumbent works closely with the chair, division chiefs, faculty, division managers, and central administration managers. The incumbent supervises an analytical staff of seven and has dotted-line responsibility for over 50 research administration and finance staff employees across the department as well as advisory responsibility to the centralized Research Management Services (RMS).

MED-CORE-ADMIN-RESEARCH

Full Time

85294BR

Job Summary

The Department of Medicine (DOM) Director of Research Administration and Revenue Management reports to both the DOM Associate Chair for Administration and the Associate Chair for Finance, and works very closely with the Associate Chairs for Research as part of the central administration senior leadership team, and is responsible for directing financial management, internal controls, compliance and risk management related to sponsored funding for the department at all sites, including the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). As part of the central administration team, the Director of Research Administration establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers; and is responsible for achieving broadly stated goals through subordinate team members for at least 50% of the time. The incumbent works closely with the chair, division chiefs, faculty, division managers, and central administration managers. The incumbent supervises an analytical staff of seven and has dotted-line responsibility for over 50 research administration and finance staff employees across the department as well as advisory responsibility to the centralized Research Management Services (RMS).

The Director works closely with the Associate Chairs for Biomedical and Clinical Research to develop and implement the department's strategic initiatives and vision concerning research. As an expert in the functional area of research administration, the Director represents the department or school on campus committees and participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives as well as actively influences campus initiatives, advocating on behalf of the department regarding the design and implementation of policies and procedures affecting sponsored awards. This role is especially important in ensuring that communication is bridged between the department and central campus offices. In addition, the Director coordinates with the Faculty Practice Revenue Management Practice Office to ensure clear, actionable reporting on clinical revenue, and to develop methods of analysis to evaluate clinical revenue drivers. The Director is also responsible for studying the intersection of standard of care and research billing to clarify compliance risk and identify revenue opportunities.

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 $118,300 - $268,900 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM) at UCSF. The DOM has an annual budget of greater than $500M across three sites with over 2,000 employees. The DOM comprises 22% of all UCSF faculty, 26% of the SOM’s faculty, and 20% of the SOM budget. For the past 30 years, the DOM has consistently ranked among the top four departments of medicine in the country, and in eight of the past ten years, the department has been the number one recipient of NIH research dollars.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area (e.g., finance, management, social sciences) and / or equivalent experience / training
• 8 years previous research administration experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous experience training staff in the areas of pre and post award
• Previous experience managing clinical revenue
• Thorough knowledge of finance, accounting, business and systems operations and regulatory compliance requirements
• Knowledge of industry best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels
• Sophisticated service orientation, strong management skills, leadership skills, sound judgment and decision-making, critical thinking, and creative problem solving
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced skills using and common desktop / web applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area (e.g., finance, management, social sciences) and / or equivalent experience / training
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) Preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the organization's operational, personnel, and financial transactions and financial systems related to administration of contracts and grants
• 10 or more years previous research administration experience
• Demonstrated skills using common desktop / web applications; understanding of research enterprise databases

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 San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000382 CONTRACTS AND GRANTS MGR 2

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Financial, Government & Public Affairs, Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Laurel Heights (SF), Various Work Sites

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Worldwide, Shift work,

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