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Senior Director of Finance and Administration, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York


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Date Posted Jan. 23, 2023
Title Senior Director of Finance and Administration, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
University University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Director/Manager
  • Financial Planning/Budget Management
 
 

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Finance and Administration works under the strategic leadership of the Associate Vice President of Business Operations to provide oversight of resource management and reporting functions within the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This position will be responsible for administering the budget and financial plan for the Jacobs School, a large unit with 26 Departments, 16 academic and support services offices and 17 affiliated clinical practice plans.

As a Senior Director of Finance and Administration, you will:
    • Administer the budget, financial plan, and supporting information systems and records in an accurate and timely manner for the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
    • Under the leadership of the AVP for business operations, develop budget projections for the clinical and basic science departments, academic and support services offices and other programs and initiatives.
    • Oversee the tracking and management of fiscal commitments, including execution of related funding mechanics.
    • Support, coordinate, and direct financial component of various human resources initiatives such as faculty startup, promoted faculty compensation, and contractual salary increase changes.
    • Lead fee development, assessment, record keeping, education, waiver, and execution processes for the Jacobs School.
    • Provide training to departments and academic and support services offices on budget development, strategy, monitoring, adjustments, and other related topics to ensure compliance with university and SUNY policies and state and federal regulations.
    • Review policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, adherence to policy and regulatory requirements, periodically update, and engage in schoolwide communication in this regard.
    • Supervise Resource Management office staff, ensuring proper training, professional development, and workload distribution.
    • Under the direction of the AVP for business operations, ensure adherence to, and promotion of, high standards of ethical conduct, compliance with all applicable policies and regulations, and appropriate financial oversight.
    • Provide guidance and input on departmental, academic and support services offices structures and restructures as well as workforce planning.
    • Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the Director of HR to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

 

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Established in 1846, the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (JSMBS) is a research-intensive institution that seeks to advance research and discovery to improve health for all. Our multidisciplinary research advances basic and clinical science; we translate those discoveries into clinical care that improves health in our communities. With our eyes on the future, we are increasing the number of students and trainees who pursue careers in research, biomedical science, and academic medicine.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or master’s degree or professional certification with 3 years of experience
  • An equivalent combination of experience and education will also be considered.

 
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