What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dept Administrator C2 - req# 31944 position at University of New Mexico?
Dept Administrator C2
| Requisition ID | req31944 |
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| Working Title | Dept Administrator C2 |
| Position Grade | 15 |
| Position Summary | The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, is seeking a professional individual as Department Administrator with strategic vision, excellent organizational ability, astute financial analytical, planning, and executional capabilities, and strong interpersonal/communication skills to partner with the Department Chair in the strategic planning and operations of the department. This person will be responsible for the oversight of all administrative functions, including management of the clinical practice, oversight of the department’s finances - including budget construction, revenue generation, expense monitoring and control, account reconciliation and reporting - hiring and recruitment of staff, and human resources. As a leader in neurosurgery in this region, in partnerships with University Hospital, UNM Medical Group, Sandoval Regional Medical Center, NM Veterans Medical Center and the community, the department offers high quality, state of-the-art neurosurgical care to the people of New Mexico. Expertise, dedication, and skillful functioning of a large support staff are essential to the department’s fulfilling its clinical, education and research missions. A knowledgeable, thoughtful, inspirational, and caring leader of this staff is one of the department’s foremost priorities. Key components of this position are the following: Strategic Leadership Partner with the Chair and Division Chiefs in the development of priorities, goals, and change initiatives; Implement successfully short and long-term strategic plans for the Department. Advocate for and represent the department with skill and professionalism in discussions and negotiations with partners and key stakeholders, including the medical group, hospital, and SOM/HSC. Develop and implement rational, data-based and realistic financial models of current activities and proposed initiatives to ensure a balanced budget and allow sustainable investment of resources. Operational Leadership Oversee clinical, business and academic operations including implementation efforts. Work collaboratively with faculty and administrative leadership to achieve productivity and quality goals, including adherence to policies and procedures. Develop and monitor key performance indicators, scorecards, and financial reports at departmental and individual levels to ensure that the Department remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals. Work with managerial staff to ensure the availability to the Chair and divisional leadership of data adequate for planning, performance assessment, and individual feedback before corrective action is undertaken. Develop and oversee the internal and external communications for the department utilizing intranet, internet web services, social media, newsletters, and other forms of communication. Monitor staff recruitment, physician recruitment, retention efforts, compensation, equity, and performance. Cultural Leadership Implement policies, practices, and standards that model and reinforce the UNM/SOM missions, vision, and values. Remain optimistic and lead with continuous pursuit of excellence in a climate of continual change. Monitor faculty and staff engagement and make recommendations to continuously improve work culture. See the Position Description for additional information. |
| Conditions of Employment | |
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor's degree; at least 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications:
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| Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | School of Medicine Administration (043C) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Regular - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | |
| Status | Exempt |
| Pay | Monthly: $5,619.47 - $8,044.40 |
| Benefits Eligible | This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. |
| ERB Statement | As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. |
| Background Check Required | Yes |
| For Best Consideration Date | 1/15/2025 |
| Eligible for Remote Work | |
| Eligible for Remote Work Statement | |
| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach an updated resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, address how your skills fit with our preferred qualifications for this position. A completed application is required for consideration. |
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. | |
Salary : $5,619 - $8,044
