Director Of Business Operations

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve.

We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve.

We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources.

We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine's primary purpose is to provide excellent clinical care by promoting excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, educate medical students, train future pathologists and clinical PhDs through residency and fellowship programs, and engage in world-class research. The pathology faculty/physicians in partnership with McLendon Clinical Laboratories provide clinical care primarily to the patients of UNC Health at the UNC Medical Center, as well as other UNC Health affiliate sites across the state.

The Department has an established four-year ACGME Residency Program that trains a total of 16 residents annually. The Department also has 11 different one- and multi-year subspecialty clinical fellowships. The Department's nationally renowned research efforts include individual projects spanning the breath of biomedical sciences but are especially focused on molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular disease, blood coagulation, and cancer biology.

The Business Operations Manager is responsible for providing operational and administrative leadership for the Department in the areas of contracts management, project management, educational program support, administrative support and communications management. This position will be responsible for and participate in the planning and management activities for the department, including development of the annual budget and high-level budget analysis for multiple funding sources.

This position will also have an important role in strategic planning and clinical business development for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, working closely with our Chair, Vice Chairs, and ACA in executing on various mission-driven strategic initiatives. The Business Manager will oversee the work of several teams including the Administrative Support team, Finance & Accounting team, Education team, and operational staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor?s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and three years of professional accounting experience, of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively supervise professional, research, and administrative personnel.

• Must be able to identify new approaches to improve administrative and clinical operations.

• Must possess the skills to examine, develop, engineer, and recommend financial, administrative, HR, and technological policies and procedures.

• Must demonstrate a collaborative and adaptable style with strong commitment to a high standard of service.

• Must possess exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to various internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Management-level experience in the full range of administrative and operations functions of an academic clinical department in a higher education and/or healthcare setting.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret a strategic vision into an operational model is preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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