Director of Finance and Administration, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Minimum Required Education and Experience  

·       Master’s degree (MBA, Public Health, Health Care Informatics or related field) or combination of education and relevant experience. Five years of progressively responsible managerial experience, including financial and budget preparation. Three years of supervisory experience.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·       Leading (Navigation and Communication)

Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of leadership and management:

·       Lead the Department's administrative teams across the three missions to develop needed process pathways and data systems. 

·       Cultivate strong partnerships and relationships with faculty, staff, hospital leadership, and external stakeholders, leveraging diplomacy and tact to build trust, negotiate win-win solutions, reach consensus, and gain buy-in to advance the department’s interest. 

·       Work cooperatively with people of diverse racial, cultural, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identities, styles, beliefs, and functional responsibilities; treat everyone with respect and dignity. 

·       Effectively communicate new ideas, future operating models, and approaches to work and successfully lead others through organizational changes

·       Strong people-focused leadership capabilities, leveraging skills in relationship-building, empathy, and adaptability to lead a dynamic department 

Planning (Vision, Mission, and Strategy)

Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of business planning:

·       Evaluate the internal and external environment, analyze emerging trends, changes in regulatory requirements, assess the department’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats/risks and craft strategic responses that align the department’s long- term goals and objective  

·       Formulate and execute strategic plans of significant complexity and scope for the organization or programs, including vision, mission, strategy, goals, and objectives

·       Guide the development of tactical and operational policies, procedures, blueprints and roadmaps that support strategic plans 

Organizing (Organizational Design and Culture)

Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of organizational design and development:

·       Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging staff to contribute to key initiatives and supporting them as they adapt to changing circumstances.

·       Develop organizational structures and make organizational design decisions to strategically position and allocate assets and resources to ensure the accomplishment of goals and objectives in a hybrid and remote work environment. 

Controlling (Organizational Excellence)

Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of organizational excellence and performance management:

·       Measure and monitor organizational performance against established goals and plans in a highly complex clinical service, research, and educational environment. Manage the work of subordinate directors, managers, and professional staff and achieve results through their efforts 

·       Utilize process excellence and problem-solving methodologies to streamline and standardize business processes and ensure the flow of customer value to stakeholders 

·       Proactively manage financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential losses and protect the organization's financial stability 

Job Knowledge (Functional and Technical Expertise)

Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the core duties of the position:

·       Operate as a subject matter expert in business, management, accounting, budget planning, financial forecasting, clinical revenue, contracts and grants administration  

·       Articulate complex financial concepts and strategies in a clear and persuasive manner, effectively communicating the financial implications of decisions 

·       Maintain a comprehensive understanding of financial systems, funding sources, and reporting requirements, including in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis techniques, and forecasting methodologies.

·       Demonstrate knowledge of the complexities of the clinical care, research, and education provided by the Department of Ob/Gyn, including family planning, care for sexual and gender minorities, embryonic research, gynecologic cancer, maternal fetal medicine, and other areas of Ob/Gyn health.   

Desired Skills:

·       Experience working with RVU based costing methodologies used in healthcare and hospital environments 

·       Experience managing NIH and NIS portfolios

·       Experience with Pre-Award and Post Award management

·       Experience administering or managing operations and finance (faculty compensation and time allocation) 

Certifications and Licenses:

·       None

Physical Requirements:

·       Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. 

·       Frequently sitting.

·       Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds

·       Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

The expected pay range for this position is $187,435 - $287,963 per annum/hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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