The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Finance and Administration. The position is responsible for all budgetary and administrative activity in the College including an annual “all funds” operating budget of over $100 million. The College includes approximately 1,800 faculty, both on-campus and volunteer faculty, who share their skills, expertise and time to training the next generation of physicians in Arizona and beyond. The College is organized into specialty administrative units, centers, core facilities and academic departments including expanding clinical departments in partnership with Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the College, the Associate Dean is a key member of the College’s senior leadership team responsible for annual budgeting, strategic financial planning, and development/deployment of the administrative infrastructure necessary for supporting and sustaining the College’s tripartite mission. The successful candidate will be an established leader with a demonstrated track record of administrative and financial experience preferably in a complex academic health center and/or University setting.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biomedical Campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. We embrace professionalism, innovation and collaboration to optimize health and health care for all. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix. The campus also houses the UA Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing, as well as Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the International Genomics Consortium.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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The incumbent will plan, direct, and manage the comprehensive business affairs of the College, including analysis and management of college-wide budgets, program development, and initiation of new college financial strategies, policy development, financial reporting, and mission-based business development in cooperation with affiliated clinical partner hospitals, health systems, and physician practice groups.

• Participate in and support institutional financial strategic planning efforts within the College with an emphasis on associated resource requirements, systems, and processes needed to support long-range plans.
• Responsible for preparation and fiscal management of the College of Medicine – Phoenix “all funds” operating budget (~$100 million annually). This includes working with the University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) finance and other University budget and finance stakeholders to establish and realign budget categories, monitor account balances, encumbrances and tentative transactions, and complete fiscal year-end close reporting.
• Participates with the dean and other senior officers addressing institutional planning, policy development and problem resolutions and when necessary ensures progress around key strategic initiatives, deliverables and action items.
• Advocates, with the Dean, for resources necessary for faculty and the college to achieve excellence and national distinction in research, education and clinical care.
• Partners with affiliates, local stakeholders and Phoenix-based UA colleges to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus
• Direct and partner with College budget and finance staff to preserve and enhance financial assets, including controls and management reporting, oversight of budget projections, capital planning, fund application, expenditures and compliance.
• Utilize budget data to assist with planning future needs for hiring, research, student support and other college initiatives.
• Provides analysis, planning and strategic budgeting for a range of new enterprises and initiatives (especially within the context of the University’s Responsibility Centered Management (RCM) budget methodology) and monitors and reports on financial progress as appropriate.
• Support shared business process and financial proforma development and other business related activity as necessary for advancing the academic affiliation agreement between the University and Banner Health.
• Provide financial management and oversight of the College’s sponsored research portfolio and serve as key administrative liaison to UAHS Research Administration and UA Office for Research & Discovery in support of faculty sponsored research activities.
• Oversee and monitor fulfillment of Dean’s Office commitments (e.g., current/future startup, renovation, salary, and program development) advising the Dean as to best utilization and leveraging of College resources.
• Coordinate special projects on behalf of the Dean with college senior administrators, leaders, and/or, other University colleges, and administrative units, clinical partners, and other agencies and/or other constituencies.
• Develop and negotiate the financial component of agreements and contracts between the University, affiliated partners and/or external entities as directed by the Dean; Work with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and other content experts to provide timely information for completion of contracts.
• In partnership with UAHS and University centralized human resource support units, coordinate human resources functions for the College.
• Conduct regular/reoccurring meetings with College administrative, business, and other support staff as necessary in providing administrative direction in the management and operation of the College.
• Foster strong business relationships internally and externally in order to manage existing business relations and identify new business opportunities that will enhance the College’s business performance.
• Stay apprised of College, campus, and clinical partners’ events and activities in order to anticipate and support the administrative and business affairs-related needs.
• Represent the College on various University committees; communicate information to appropriate constituencies.
• Other duties as delegated by the Dean.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated problem solving skills, along with the ability to take the initiative to resolve issues.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, supervisory and team management skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of financial strategic planning, development, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, along with the ability to collaborate with all levels of University personnel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook or comparable software programs.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Building Trust:

• Clearly articulates a compelling vision of the department’s future.
• Operates in an ethical manner and holds self and others accountable
• Demonstrated commitment towards cultural diversity and equal opportunity.
• Is able to adapt to stress, change, adversity and ambiguity.

Fostering Collaboration

• Helps people develop shared purposes, fosters an environment of support, and promotes effective team work.
• Makes productive use of differences by creating a culture where individuals feel safe to disagree.
• Recruits, engages, develops, and assesses a diverse team to build capacity and high-performance capability.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage conflict and facilitate solutions.

Maximizing Resources

• Promotes and supports the ongoing learning and development of the team, in alignment with the departments’ goals and direction.
• Acts as a catalyst for necessary change to maintain a positive alignment within the College, accreditation, and institutional requirements.
• Ensures their units/department function effectively, productively, and responsively.

Achieving Results

• Demonstrates an applied understanding of student affairs policies and its impact on the institution and its programs.
• Challenges established assumptions, explores new possibilities, and advances creative approaches.
• Makes decisions in a timely, inclusive and strategic way to advance the department and university.
• Demonstrated evidence of strong interpersonal and communications skills.

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years related experience, including experience in the following areas: leadership, business and financial planning, operations, and management.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Direct work experience in an academic health center or College of Medicine setting involving business, finance, and administrative operations related practices and procedures.

• MBA or Master’s degree in Health Services, Business, Administration, Public Affairs or related field or equivalent; OR
• C.P.A. and seven years of progressively responsible experience in an academic medical center, health care organization, health sciences college, University, or related entity with direct administrative and leadership experience.
• Five to ten years senior management experience in a major research university and/or academic medical center.
• Practical experience in implementation and operation of Responsibility Management (RCM) budget practices and principles.
• Progressive responsibility and experience in management of grant, contract and clinical activities.
• Advanced skill using accounting/financial software applications, and PeopleSoft Financials.
• Demonstrated experience and success in leading change initiatives, formulating policy and development and implementation of new strategies and procedures.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, expressions of interest and candidate materials (including a letter of interest and CV) should be submitted via email to the University of Arizona’s search consultant, Alberto Pimental, Managing Partner at Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates at apsearch@storbeckpimentel.com. Please refer to code UA-ADCOMP.

Materials that cannot be emailed should be addressed to:

c/o Alberto Pimentel
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates
6512 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
Phone: 562-360-1613
Fax: 562-360-1353

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.