Job Abstract

Reporting to the Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the Senior Associate Dean, Chief Operations and Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence, fiscal integrity, and stewardship of resources. In collaboration with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the leader will ensure the financial and operational practices are consistent, innovative, and collaborative across the various entities within the School of Medicine. As the continued integration into the health system occurs, the leader will liaise with the University of Southern California central administration, Keck Medicine of USC, and the Los Angeles County Hospital on a variety of initiatives. In addition, the leader will maintain and develop existing relationships with the Los Angeles community and other external stakeholders.

The Senior Associate Dean, Chief Operations and Finance Officer will need to drive success on the enterprise side to be able to determine the appropriate and most effective fund flow model and revenue cycle as well as instituting transparent and best in class accounting and reporting practices. The leader must understand and work within the clinical mission and be able to identify systemic inefficiencies to introduce major process and practice improvements to work as collaboratively and fluidly as possible with all stakeholders and departments.

The Senior Associate Dean, Chief Operations and Finance Officer oversees a diverse and talented staff committed to supporting the Keck School of Medicine to achieve its mission and critical goals. With approximately 40 financial and operational staff, this position has ultimate responsibility for ensuring the Keck School of Medicine can effectively serve its faculty, staff, and students.

Additional responsibilities include:

Operations

• Directs and coordinates the daily activities of the Keck School of Medicine in accordance with policies, goals and objectives established by the Dean, Keck School of Medicine.
• Oversees financial, administrative, and operational functions for a school/division, and provides daily leadership and management that follows the university’s mission and core values.
• Creates structures and processes to manage the school's current activities and projected growth.
• Has leadership and management responsibility for overseeing the school's financial and budget administration including budgetary targets; human resources/workforce planning and training including recruitment and development program; information technology; office management; faculty affairs; student affairs; scientific/research affairs; clinical affairs; facilities and space management; fundraising; and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with Keck Medical Center in the areas of practice integration and clinical program development.
• Monitors and improves the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the school's functions on a continuous basis.
• Works cooperatively with Keck Medical Center in the areas of practice integration and clinical program development.

Strategy

• Directs the short-and long-range strategic planning and development program to ensure the best use of the school's resources in defining and planning goals, objectives, and programs for the achievement of organizational growth.
• Maintains ongoing evaluation, analysis, and reporting of school/division financial and operational performance against strategic priorities. 
• Works with Dean, Keck School of Medicine, and other senior management to develop short-term and long-term plans and processes.
• Contributes directly to development and implementation of comprehensive, multi-functional operations strategies.
• Creates structures and processes to manage the school's current activities and projected growth.
• Informs and collaborates with Dean, School of Medicine about key business/financial issues that affect policy and programs, especially the school's financial status.

Team Leadership

• Develops, motivates, and supervises staff members who have highly specialized knowledge of their areas of responsibilities.
• Provides clear information and recommendations to senior leadership regarding support services requirements, use of school/division assets, and development of unit-wide operational strategies.
• Directly or indirectly manages staff, usually through subordinate managers or supervisors.
• Determines organizational structures, reporting relationships and short­ and long-range staffing needs based on goals.
• Reviews and approves hiring and salary actions to ensure compliance with policy.
• Oversees performance appraisal process for staff and remains informed of any disciplinary actions required.

Policy & Oversight

• Ensures that the school's policies and procedures comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversees the review and interpretation of new pending laws and regulations, which potentially affect the school's business practices.
• Coordinates the developments or revision of policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance.
• Provides for the review of modifications initiated by other departments or functional areas.
• Communicates changes to impacted areas of the school.
• Works with Dean, School of Medicine, and top management on strategic planning activities to ensure and enhance school compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will be an experienced operations and financial professional with demonstrated leadership in a large, complex organization with directly related administrative management experience in a university or corporate environment. The incumbent will be expected to lead in a manner that promotes trust and transparency in recommending needed institutional change management, developing effective policies, procedures, and programs to serve the Keck School of Medicine. 

Must be an excellent communicator and collaborative individual with the ability to establish strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. It is crucial that this leader works collaboratively with a diverse set of university stakeholder groups in support of the Keck School of Medicine’s strategic direction while also balancing the strategic needs and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record that includes:

• An excellent record of achievement with at least ten years of progressive senior healthcare management experience with proven skill in partnering effectively with physicians to create organizations and environments capable of delivering uniquely outstanding services.
• Experience with budget planning and management, business case development and organizational change practices. 
• Excellent executive program/project management skills, with experience defining requirements and demonstrated financial management aptitude.
• Directly related broad-based senior financial and administrative leadership experience in health/hospital administration, business, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated record of leading effective organizational change management.
• Proficiency in financial management including ability to produce and analyze financial information related to the operation of the school.
• Knowledge of best practices and trends in higher education financial operations along with active participation in financial issues at the national level.
• Familiarity with and current knowledge of federal, state, local, and university rules, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures concerning financial activities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a comprehensive and strategic vision, including planning, resource allocation, creative problem-solving, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a critical value for the Keck School of Medicine, Keck Medicine of USC, and the University.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate broadly across an institution coupled with the ability to distill complex financial information and concepts to a broad array of stakeholders.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Ability to build, develop and manage diverse, high-performing teams, fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Strong commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and adhering to strong ethical principles of financial management.
• A high level of professionalism with a demonstrated ability to gain confidence at all levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, deftly handle time sensitive matters, meet strict deadlines, and accomplish high-profile and sometimes confidential tasks.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $297,000 - $400,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

A competitive compensation package will be made available to the selected candidate.

Application Process (if applicable)

Interested and qualified candidates should apply directly to this requisition and submit a cover letter and resume to:  KSOMCOO-CFO@kornferry.com

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu.  Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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