Senior Associate Dean-Admin College of Medicine

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Dean, the Senior Associate Dean oversees and manages the finances, budgets, and administrative operations of the College of Medicine and provides strategic guidance to the Executive Dean. This position navigates complex financial and budgetary matters to ensure the college's viability and success. The Senior Associate Dean oversees the department's financial activities, which include financial management and budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, accounting operations, long-range financial planning, institutional research analysis, and financial assessment and management. The incumbent works closely with the Executive Dean in the execution and optimization of affiliation agreements, clinical productivity analysis and optimization of state, sponsored project and gift fund utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• Ten (10) years of advanced accounting and budgeting experience; OR Master's Degree in Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and (8) years of advanced accounting and budgeting experience.
• Ability to communicate complex financial issues to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make recommendations in line with the institution's strategic plan.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of financial accounting standards and practices.
• Strong financial and analytical expertise in management, budget, forecasting, and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the budget, financial, and accounting processes for the College of Medicine in collaboration with the Executive Dean, Assistant Deans, and department business and finance managers.
• Participates in budget discussions with the Executive Dean, Vice Deans, Chairs and the central finance office.
• Manages the integration of department operational and capital plans into the institutional strategic plan and long-range budget planning model.
• Develops departmental annual operating budget and oversees the funds flow between the University and clinical partners.
• Creates monthly reports of budget performance for all College of Medicine units, including formal quarterly reports of finances to leadership.
• Ensures the quarterly financial evaluation of all departments in the College of Medicine to identify financial problems quickly and create action plans.
• Provides oversight and monitoring of the internal financial control structures within the departments in the College of Medicine.
• Collaborates with others to prepare the required financial information for LCME and PA accreditation and other financial reports as requested by the accrediting bodies.
• Collaborates with UT Health Science Center clinical chairs/clinical affiliate finance leadership in clinical recruitment, ensuring timely offer letters and best practices are followed.
• Assists Executive Dean of the College of Medicine, Vice Chancellor of Strategic Partnerships, and regional Deans of the College of Medicine in analyzing/optimizing current clinical partnerships and establishing new clinical affiliations.
• Ensures the annual Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) financial reports are completed timely.
• Utilizes and actively serves in relevant associations such as AAMC, NACUBO, MGMA, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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