Director of Finance and Administration

Dartmouth College•Hanover, NH

58d•$117,500 - $146,900•Hybrid

About The Position

To provide administrative direction and leadership for a multimillion-dollar student health center, including program management, fiscal planning and supervision of business, human resources, and ancillary departments. To serve as financial and budget advisor to Director level and Divisional Health and Wellness leadership. Serves as senior administrator for the Dartmouth Student Group Health Plan.

Requirements

Strong leadership, planning, organization, supervisory, problem solving, and financial management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven commitment to diverse administrative, provider, and student/patient populations.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work efficiently under deadlines, manage details, and address multiple tasks that require rapid responses.
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Seven to ten years' experience in health care administration.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, Health Systems Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of health insurance design and administration.
Prior experience in college health or ambulatory managed care setting.
Previous experience with clinical information systems and electronic medical records.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for infirmary and outpatient clinical services

Responsibilities

Supervises all financial activity for the cost center. Monitors revenue and expense budget performance, identifying needs and re-allocations, where appropriate, to achieve fiscal and program objectives. Advises Health and Wellness staff on the implementation of budget and accounting procedures and compliance with the approved budget.
Develops annual cost center budget of $14 million+; advises department heads on the planning and development of department budgets and grant proposals, and develops budget and manages a $16+ million self-funded student health insurance program.
Interprets financial data, conducts financial analyses, provides financial reporting, and responds to financial inquiries for Student Health and Wellness departments, as well as divisional and institutional financial leadership.
Evaluates, negotiates, and approves Student Health and Wellness contracts with Dartmouth Health, reference labs, insurers, and other suppliers of goods and services.
Establishes policies and fee schedules for appropriate programs.
Plans, organizes, and directs the business, human resources, and health insurance departments of the Student Health and Wellness which includes the contracted pharmacy .
Supervises, hires, and evaluates exempt and non-exempt staff to meet changing department needs.
Consults and provides input to key administrative planning and functions, including but not limited to risk management, human resources, and budgeting.
Incorporates the needs of diverse populations in program planning.
Collaborates with Department Heads to identify needs, analyze/model alternatives and implement solutions.
Consults and provides input to quality improvement initiatives.
Serves as Human Resources officer for Student Health and Wellness. With the assistance of the Associate Director of Administration, maintains an appropriate relationship with College Human Resources staff on all personnel matters.
Provide a commitment to diversity, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes, supports, and values cultural awareness and competency.
Serves on Divisional or College committees as needed.
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned