Director-Clinical Departments (budgets and finance)

Job Title

Director-Clinical Departments (budgets and finance)

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

SOM Finance Centralized

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Director, under general direction, maintains responsibility for the management departmental budget and finance of the department of Psychiatry within the College of Medicine.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Other Factors: This position may require work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends. Occasional travel may be required.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten years of related experience in business administration, finance, budget management or related
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance. business or related field
• Six years of related experience in clinical operations, business, finance and/or higher education office
• Experience with the TAMU business programs such as FAMIS, Workday, Canopy, Aggiebuy, etc
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Working knowledge of Managing unit budgets
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Departmental Budget and Finance: Manages the annual budget process related to college of medicine clinical departments. Works with department heads and business leads to develop and forecast annual operating budgets, analyze historical, current and projected financial data and develop strategies to maximize available funds. Prepares reports, analyzes and provides information regarding financial condition of the clinical core of school. Coordinates and submits annual report for fund balances and reserves related to college of medicine clinical departments. Participates in COM leadership discussions, develops reports and analyzes data relevant to USNWR and other internal/external research expenditure reporting. Develops and implements metrics for timely management and submission of costing allocations and Time and Effort reporting. Develops strategic plan for clinical departments.
• General Business Oversight: Provides oversight and direction for all business processes handled by the clinical business team to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account and Reserves management, post award finance, contracts and general departmental finance. Ensures that programs, activities, and services comply with University, state and federal regulations. Develops goals and objectives for departments supported. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, evaluates and provides interpretation of University policies and procedures and monitors compliance for the departments supported. Communicates changes and updates as they relate to business practices and operations. Provides advice on administrative and fiscal procedures. Provides solutions to problems related to business practices. Reviews and updates e-office structure and account attributes for clinical departments within university accounting system. Reviews virtual office structures and electronic access for clinical departments. Approves FAMIS access for new clinical department staff. Advises department staff on FAMIS procedures. Directs college of medicine clinical finance staff, setting performance standards and accountabilities. Serves as the liaison between units and FAMIS security manager. Develops and seeks funding for programs to promote the college of medicine mission. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for unit. Develops and implements unit programs. Serves on various University, division, and departmental committees and represents the department at various State and National associations.
• Team Lead and Team Member: Provides oversight and management of business team supporting clinical departments. Leads team in development and implementation of standardized business processes. Problem-solves and trouble shoots areas of inefficiency. Conducts annual evaluation process and development of team throughout the year. Serves on the college of medicine finance leadership team Actively participates in School of Medicine business team; collaborates positively with other team members, works towards improved and standardized business processes across 4 business service teams (research, academic, administrative, clinical), offers constructive suggestions and feedback, works towards cross training plan for continuation of business services due to employee absences or position vacancies. Fosters and develops collegial relationship with department heads, business staff across the school and HSC clinic finance team to provide excellent financial services to stakeholders. Represents the school in meetings with university counterparts related to business topics. Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  
  
  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.