Vice Chair of Finance & Administration, Department of Urology

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

4d • $200,004 - $220,000

About The Position

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Urology at the University of Washington is consistently ranked as one of the top Urology departments in the United States. The department has more than 60 faculty that span clinical, research, and educational programs. The clinical faculty provide the highest quality urologic care at sites of practice including UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FHCC), Seattle Children’s Hospital (SCH) and the Puget Sound VA serving patients throughout the Seattle region, the state of Washington and four neighboring states. Multidisciplinary teams provide comprehensive urologic services to improve the function, level of independence and quality of life of people throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Department’s research portfolio includes extensive federally funded programs in NIDDK and NCI relevant diseases with over 60 research personnel and 7,000 sq ft of laboratory space. Its educational programs consist of a fully ACGME accredited Residency Program including the five-year (clinical) and six-year (research) residency tracks, an ACGME Fellowship in pediatric urology, and accredited (non-ACGME) fellowship programs in Andrology/Men’s Health, Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Genitourinary Reconstruction, and Urologic Oncology. The University of Washington Department of Urology prioritizes a safe, inclusive, and transparent clinical and educational environment. The Department fosters learning and collaborative engagement to advance patient care and medical knowledge. The Department values inclusion of all lived experiences, amplify the voices of underrepresented communities, and promote social justice in our words and actions. General Description The Vice Chair reports to the Department Chair and School’s Associate Dean of Administration and Operations and serves as the business manager and senior administrative support representative for the Department. As such, the Vice Chair has a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including: financial planning/management, budget development, supervision of the Department’s classified and exempt staff, personnel, payroll, purchasing, special project support, and other administrative functions for the School of Medicine. As a UW SoM Department Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, the incumbent carries out duties prescribed by the directing, overseeing, or partnering institutions and organizations. The critical knowledge and skills are organized into the areas of: Financial Management and Development Activities, Operations Management, Practice Plan Management, Compliance and Risk Management, Research Management, Information Management, Human Resource Management, Facilities Management and Educational Program(s) Management. He/she/they acts in an advisory capacity to the Chair and various Department committees, providing financial guidance, background information, and management advice. In addition, the Vice Chair is the Department's primary working-level interface with the Dean's Office, the Practice Plans, and other departments in the University regarding administrative issues.

Requirements

• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Health Care Administration, Public Health, or related field.
• Proven leadership and sophisticated communication skills.
• Experience in performing complex medical center/departmental financial analyses using personal computer software.
• Experience with clinical departments in a medical center/hospital environment.
• Experience in physician group practice operations and financial management.
• Management-level experience, preferably in an academic medical center or hospital environment.
• Supervisory and office management experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with large, highly structured personnel systems.
• Demonstrated experience in business planning, financial analysis, and/or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious working relationships and effectively address complex and sensitive administrative issues.
• Process Improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Development Activities
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Practice Plan Management
• Educational Program(s) Management
• Research Management
• Facilities Management
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Information Management
• Service Line Administration

Benefits

• UW employees also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
• Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees