Assistant Service Line Administrator - Behavioral Health Service Line

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant/Associate Administrator will be aligned with the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL), collaborate on financial projects, and report directly to the Service Line Administrator, with a reporting relationship to the BHSL Executive Leadership Team. The position has direct budget and administrative responsibility for BHSL operations in collaboration with and under the direction of the Service Line Administrator.

The role supports Service Line Leadership with strategic planning and program development and is accountable for optimal financial, budgetary, and operational support. It works with the BHSL Executive Leadership Team, Program Managers, Medical Directors, staff and faculty, and the Department of Psychiatry/Psychiatric Research Institute on strategic planning, financial performance, and operational initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, healthcare administration, or a related field and six years of experience in financial management; or a master's degree in one of these fields and four years of experience in financial management.
• Knowledge of academic medical center operations, planning, finance, and administration.
• Proficiency in Workday and the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills for working with multiple layers of staff across several disciplines.
• Ability to integrate information to establish business priorities, decisions, and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach, insightfulness, and ability to read interpersonal relationships.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to exceeding the service expectations of primary and secondary customers.
• Strong organizational skills, commitment to accurate and timely data, good follow-through, and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct budget and administrative support for Behavioral Health Service Line operations in collaboration with and under the direction of the Service Line Administrator.
• Assist Service Line Leadership with strategic planning and program development.
• Ensure optimal financial, budgetary, and operational support.
• Collaborate with the BHSL Executive Leadership Team, Program Managers, Medical Directors, staff and faculty, and the Department of Psychiatry/Psychiatric Research Institute on strategic planning, financial performance, and operational initiatives.
• Create revenue projections and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations for grants and contracts.
• Assist with faculty recruitment and retention, including onboarding and identifying and encouraging training opportunities, in compliance with UAMS policies.
• Analyze, monitor, and review financial performance indicators and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contributions matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level