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Executive Director of Business Operations – UAMS College of Medicine
Lead financial stewardship, administrative operations, reporting, and compliance for the UAMS College of Medicine. Support its academic, research, and clinical missions through strategic business leadership.
Description
- Direct financial and administrative functions serving the College of Medicine’s academic, research, and clinical missions.
- Safeguard financial resources and uphold compliant operating practices.
- Build effective partnerships across the college and university.
- Oversee financial management, business operations, contract and procurement review, and reconciliation.
- Manage recruitment justifications, faculty compensation, business plans, recruiting authorizations, faculty FTE tracking, and financial reporting.
- Direct College of Medicine business operations in accordance with university standards and regulatory obligations.
- Create, implement, and monitor operational policies and procedures.
- Deliver data-driven analysis and reporting to support leadership decisions.
- Produce monthly financial, KPI, and variance reports, including cost analysis and financial modeling.
- Lead high-visibility initiatives, present conclusions to senior leaders, and develop staff capabilities.
- Oversee external accreditation reporting for AAMC and LCME while coordinating cross-departmental initiatives.
- Develop dashboards tracking FTEs, faculty turnover, and program profitability.
- Evaluate contracts and recruitment justifications, and oversee FTE approvals and budgets for new roles.
- Coordinate audit preparation and responses to external surveys, including AFQ and Vizient.
- Partner with IT, procurement, finance, HR, faculty affairs, marketing, and other departments.
- Perform additional duties that support the College of Medicine’s mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, health care administration, or a related discipline.
- At least eight years of experience in business operations and/or financial management.
- Professional experience managing business operations and/or financial management within an academic medical center.
- Experience using Workday.
- Expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, financial modeling, KPI development, and variance reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills, experience extracting data from multiple sources, and proficiency with Power BI.
- Background leading cross-functional teams, overseeing high-visibility projects, and mentoring staff.
- Strong knowledge of business operations policies, AAMC/LCME accreditation reporting, and confidentiality obligations.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with senior leaders, committees, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to create and carry out business plans, operational enhancements, and realignment strategies.
- Ability to lead organizational change and respond effectively to shifting priorities.
- Demonstrated success partnering with IT, procurement, HR, marketing, and clinical or academic leaders.
- Ability to oversee complex processes, coordinate across sites, and lead performance improvement efforts.
- Willingness and ability to work on-site as required.
- Documentation confirming legal authorization to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available for eligible staff and family members.
- Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
- Undergraduate education discounts for staff and dependents.
- UAMS matching contributions of up to 10%.
- Basic life insurance coverage of up to $50,000.
- Career development, training, and educational opportunities.
- Merchant discount programs.
- Concierge prescription delivery at the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.