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University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) · 2 days ago

Chief Administrative Officer - Department of Pediatrics

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $300K/yr

9+ years exp

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to oversee the Department of Pediatrics and provide administrative leadership for the new Galisano Children’s Hospital. The CAO will bridge academic priorities with clinical operations, ensuring alignment across missions and sustained organizational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Provides business administration and oversight for the School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. This includes achieving the departmental objectives through the coordinated functions of faculty and staff in all business functions; managing and planning clinical operations including managed care contracts; supervising administrative staff; developing and implementing the budget; managing and administration of grants and contracts; oversight of space and materials needed for teaching, research, and clinical care

Resolve problems in matters of significance requiring identification and analysis of complex variables pertaining to multiple units or to the University

Administers strategic clinical management of department and spearheads unit's clinical growth of divisions/department, ensuring best practice through creating and improving systems/strategy for client services. Oversees clinical productivity, income, contracts, program progress; researches and implements opportunities for clinical expansion; and develops reports to monitor faculty productivity and related value unit (WRVU) activity. Maintains and promotes awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. (CM)

Responsible for clinical business operations achieving financial objectives for clinical department. Negotiate and optimize managed care agreement, medical service plan issues and technology transfer opportunities. Prepare an annual budget; negotiate, coordinate and administer grants and/or contracts; approve expenditures; analyze variances; and initiate corrective actions. Design, maintain, and implement department policies and/or services by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments. (FIN)

Oversee facility space allocation and layout, communication services, furniture, fixtures and equipment design, and planning of facility expansion and/or modification. Act as liaison with Facilities Management to ensure efficient and appropriate facility renovations and upgrades. (PHP)

Function as the senior authority to a department or School in any combination of Human Resource and Payroll, including Benefits, Compensation, Labor and Employee Relations, and Staffing & Career Services for faculty and/or staff. Manages various functions and guides the staff and faculty members within the School. Partner with central Human Resource administrators and with leadership to maintain the objectives, to recommend strategic direction, and to deliver quality service. (HRPR)

Provide direction to department or school by assuring that proposals and awards comply with federal, state, agency and institutional policies. Direct and manages the authorization and transmittal of all proposals and negotiates the most complex agreements. Develop, enhance, and provide guidance to all contract and grant functions for business unit and staff members. Collaborate with upper level management within unit and throughout campus in order to ensure the deliverance of high quality service. (REA)

Implement systems that foster a seamless patient/family experience in all settings

Partner with SOM and UMMC leadership to achieve excellence in care delivery and initiative achievements

Collaborate with marketing and development teams to enhance visibility, referral networks and philanthropy for the UMMC Galisano Children's Hospital

Delegate responsibility for all routine record keeping and reporting, purchasing and inventory. (SSA)

Create a cohesive work team that works collaboratively to achieve unit's goals

Qualification

Administrative LeadershipFinancial StewardshipManaged Care OperationsClinical Business OperationsHuman Resource ManagementBudget ManagementClinical Research AssociateCertified Public AccountantTeam BuildingChange ManagementEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, or other related field

Nine (9) years of experience in administrative and financial operations with at least three (3) years of experience in managed care, medical practice or a related clinical environment

Five (5) years of direct supervisory or management experience

Annual financial disclosure required by Maryland State Law

Thorough knowledge of position requirements

Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws

Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems

Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts

Ability to support a mission and strategic vision

Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships

Skill in consultation and change management

Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery

Preferred

Master's degree

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development

Participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP)

A generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year

16 paid holidays

3 personal leave

Unlimited accrual of sick time

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional learning and development programs

Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school

Flexible work schedules and teleworking options

Company

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) was founded in 1807.

Founded in 1953

Catonsville, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.mprc.umaryland.edu

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