Chief administrative officer job description
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Chief administrative officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in chief administrative officer job postings.
Sample chief administrative officer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in administrative management.
- Proficiency in budgeting, project management and risk management.
- Excellent knowledge of modern office procedures.
- Strong working knowledge of computer software.
Sample required chief administrative officer soft skills
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment.
- High level of integrity and judgment.
Chief administrative officer job description example 1
The START Center for Cancer Care chief administrative officer job description
Job Summary: Chief People Officer at The START Center for Cancer Care
This person would be a dynamic and innovative leader with a proven record of excellence and achievement in providing strategic vision and effective people solutions. The Chief People Officer (CPO) would build and scale our organization through mindful and creative people strategies that are designed in collaboration with the leadership, to attract, retain and engage for long term, sustainable growth, and success. The CPO is responsible for developing the strategic human resource initiatives that support the companys most important asset: its employees.
The Chief People Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management and retention, training and development, and compensation and benefits.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for supervising a Human Resources Assistant.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Function as an Executive Recruiter for Physicians and Key positions on a global basis.
Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of the business.
Develop and implement comprehensive compensation plans that are competitive with the market and cost-effective for the Company.
Research and present innovative, cost-effective ideas for employee benefits to attract and retain the best and most talented employees.
Work with the company's executive management team to establish a sound plan of management succession, leadership and career development that corresponds with the strategy and objectives of the company.
Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management team regarding key organizational and management issues.
Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations and objectives.
Through strong Employee Relationship Management - build, Mutual Resilience & Respect, Strong Employee Morale, Value-Rich Onboarding Practices, Strong Engagement, Open Communications
Be the Proponent of Cultural Transformation to include shared values & goals, an Inclusive Workforce, and a Positive & Energized Workplace
Success Factors for this position would be High Employee Satisfaction Scores, Reduced Turnover, Improved Employee Performance, Reduced time to fill and An Expanded Talent Pool for hiring.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.
A minimum of 15 years of HR experience, with at least five years of executive HR experience. At least five years of international HR experience preferred.
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.
This person would be a dynamic and innovative leader with a proven record of excellence and achievement in providing strategic vision and effective people solutions. The Chief People Officer (CPO) would build and scale our organization through mindful and creative people strategies that are designed in collaboration with the leadership, to attract, retain and engage for long term, sustainable growth, and success. The CPO is responsible for developing the strategic human resource initiatives that support the companys most important asset: its employees.
The Chief People Officer (CPO) is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management and retention, training and development, and compensation and benefits.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for supervising a Human Resources Assistant.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Function as an Executive Recruiter for Physicians and Key positions on a global basis.
Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of the business.
Develop and implement comprehensive compensation plans that are competitive with the market and cost-effective for the Company.
Research and present innovative, cost-effective ideas for employee benefits to attract and retain the best and most talented employees.
Work with the company's executive management team to establish a sound plan of management succession, leadership and career development that corresponds with the strategy and objectives of the company.
Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management team regarding key organizational and management issues.
Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations and objectives.
Through strong Employee Relationship Management - build, Mutual Resilience & Respect, Strong Employee Morale, Value-Rich Onboarding Practices, Strong Engagement, Open Communications
Be the Proponent of Cultural Transformation to include shared values & goals, an Inclusive Workforce, and a Positive & Energized Workplace
Success Factors for this position would be High Employee Satisfaction Scores, Reduced Turnover, Improved Employee Performance, Reduced time to fill and An Expanded Talent Pool for hiring.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.
A minimum of 15 years of HR experience, with at least five years of executive HR experience. At least five years of international HR experience preferred.
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred.
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Chief administrative officer job description example 2
Highland General Hospital chief administrative officer job description
Alameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that include:
+ 100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents
+ Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid
+ Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.
+ Generous paid time off plans
Alameda Health System is hiring! The CAO of Ambulatory Services manages the day-to-day facility or area administrative and financial services for one or more AHS campuses or areas; oversees, supervises and the following functions on campus/area site: Ambassador to community - builds goodwill and notoriety of hospital/area in community. Strategic planning develops and executes the strategic plan for the site/area. Day to day operations responsible for the executing on the day-to-day operations at the site/area and working with leaders in a matrix environment. Quality, Safety, Service assures that quality, safety, and service to our patients at the site/area is best practice and develops site scorecard to benchmark against others. Employee engagement engages staff in activities at the site/area and creates high employee engagement scores at site/area. Partners in a very collaborative manner with nurse and physician site/area leaders. Financial viability understands the site finances and works to assure a positive bottom line. Models of care: Knows best practice models of care in the ambulatory areas and provide consistency with model where applicable. Dyad leadership: Collaborates with relevant physician leaders on key decisions affecting the site/area
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE : Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
+ Develops, maintains, and manages facility/area budgets and costs through the responsible use of planning and control systems which includes taking into consideration forecast levels of operations, cost effective utilization of resources and realistic financial variances; directs the preparation of budgets and fund allocations based on cost studies; consults with department heads in the formulation of annual and/or long-term plans, goals, and objectives for submission to the governing authority.
+ Directs and coordinates the activities of several facility/area departments and divisions; develops operating policies and plans new program involving delivery of new or modified services to comply with improved methods of operation and to keep abreast of changing requirements.
+ Interprets policies, objectives and operational procedures to department heads; resolves issues with facility department heads concerning such matters as staffing, HR services and utilization of facilities, equipment and supplies.
+ Maintains effective working relationships with the medical and professional staff of AHS Facilities/areas by collaborating on administrative activities and policy matters of mutual concern; works in partnership with the medical staff to accomplish the mission of AHS and its freestanding and facility-based clinics.
+ Maintains quality patient care services by planning and developing programs to ensure compliance with established county, state and federally mandated policies and procedures, including licensing and accreditation programs.
+ Maintains the facility's/areas physical resources by planning, maintaining, and providing necessary equipment and safe, secure, clean facilities for consumers of health care services; recommends improvement of facility-based and freestanding health centers and facilities, including construction or renovation of structures and purchase of new equipment; responsible for strategic, program, facility, financial and operational planning.
+ Manages and coordinates the development and maintenance of the annual budgets, including justification of personnel, space allocation, maintenance and capital improvement projects.
+ Meets with members of the community, other County, State or Federal officials on matters of mutual concern and promotes a better understanding of facility and clinic programs and assists in meeting community needs; provides educational opportunities to patients, community groups, facility employees and professional staff that promote facility and clinic goals.
+ Monitors performance and effectiveness of subordinate functional areas; directs the preparation of statistical reports required by the COO, federal, state and county agencies and/or licensing and accrediting agencies and associations; supervises business affairs to ensure that funds are collected, protected and negotiates contractual agreements for physicians' services, consultant services and other services as required.
+ Oversees the full compliance with applicable standards for the licensure and accreditation of the assigned facility/area.
+ Oversees the proper administrative control and procedures in such areas as inventory, equipment, requisitioning and storage of supplies, effective utilization of existing resources and forms control.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Provides effective leadership and people management to ensure a competent and productive labor force; selects, assigns, directs and evaluates the performance of subordinate administrative staff and department heads; supervises, manages and instructs managers of clinical and non-medical sections; selects, trains and supervises subordinate Clinic and Facility Directors; recruits and interviews professional staff for ambulatory clinics and reviews/manages staffing for professional services at ambulatory sites; provides annual reviews of direct reports and physician professional staff.
+ Collaborates with physician leaders in a dyad partnership model for key decisions related to the site/area.
+ Leads initiatives with a focus on health equity, diversity, and inclusion and promotes a culture of patient-centered care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education: Master's degree in healthcare or business (MHA, MBA, MPH).
Required Experience: Depending on the site, 10 years' experience: John George (psychiatric experience), Highland/San Leandro/Alameda (acute care experience), Post-Acute Services (SNF, acute rehab), Ambulatory (ambulatory/outpatient experience)
+ 100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents
+ Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid
+ Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.
+ Generous paid time off plans
Alameda Health System is hiring! The CAO of Ambulatory Services manages the day-to-day facility or area administrative and financial services for one or more AHS campuses or areas; oversees, supervises and the following functions on campus/area site: Ambassador to community - builds goodwill and notoriety of hospital/area in community. Strategic planning develops and executes the strategic plan for the site/area. Day to day operations responsible for the executing on the day-to-day operations at the site/area and working with leaders in a matrix environment. Quality, Safety, Service assures that quality, safety, and service to our patients at the site/area is best practice and develops site scorecard to benchmark against others. Employee engagement engages staff in activities at the site/area and creates high employee engagement scores at site/area. Partners in a very collaborative manner with nurse and physician site/area leaders. Financial viability understands the site finances and works to assure a positive bottom line. Models of care: Knows best practice models of care in the ambulatory areas and provide consistency with model where applicable. Dyad leadership: Collaborates with relevant physician leaders on key decisions affecting the site/area
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE : Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
+ Develops, maintains, and manages facility/area budgets and costs through the responsible use of planning and control systems which includes taking into consideration forecast levels of operations, cost effective utilization of resources and realistic financial variances; directs the preparation of budgets and fund allocations based on cost studies; consults with department heads in the formulation of annual and/or long-term plans, goals, and objectives for submission to the governing authority.
+ Directs and coordinates the activities of several facility/area departments and divisions; develops operating policies and plans new program involving delivery of new or modified services to comply with improved methods of operation and to keep abreast of changing requirements.
+ Interprets policies, objectives and operational procedures to department heads; resolves issues with facility department heads concerning such matters as staffing, HR services and utilization of facilities, equipment and supplies.
+ Maintains effective working relationships with the medical and professional staff of AHS Facilities/areas by collaborating on administrative activities and policy matters of mutual concern; works in partnership with the medical staff to accomplish the mission of AHS and its freestanding and facility-based clinics.
+ Maintains quality patient care services by planning and developing programs to ensure compliance with established county, state and federally mandated policies and procedures, including licensing and accreditation programs.
+ Maintains the facility's/areas physical resources by planning, maintaining, and providing necessary equipment and safe, secure, clean facilities for consumers of health care services; recommends improvement of facility-based and freestanding health centers and facilities, including construction or renovation of structures and purchase of new equipment; responsible for strategic, program, facility, financial and operational planning.
+ Manages and coordinates the development and maintenance of the annual budgets, including justification of personnel, space allocation, maintenance and capital improvement projects.
+ Meets with members of the community, other County, State or Federal officials on matters of mutual concern and promotes a better understanding of facility and clinic programs and assists in meeting community needs; provides educational opportunities to patients, community groups, facility employees and professional staff that promote facility and clinic goals.
+ Monitors performance and effectiveness of subordinate functional areas; directs the preparation of statistical reports required by the COO, federal, state and county agencies and/or licensing and accrediting agencies and associations; supervises business affairs to ensure that funds are collected, protected and negotiates contractual agreements for physicians' services, consultant services and other services as required.
+ Oversees the full compliance with applicable standards for the licensure and accreditation of the assigned facility/area.
+ Oversees the proper administrative control and procedures in such areas as inventory, equipment, requisitioning and storage of supplies, effective utilization of existing resources and forms control.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
+ Provides effective leadership and people management to ensure a competent and productive labor force; selects, assigns, directs and evaluates the performance of subordinate administrative staff and department heads; supervises, manages and instructs managers of clinical and non-medical sections; selects, trains and supervises subordinate Clinic and Facility Directors; recruits and interviews professional staff for ambulatory clinics and reviews/manages staffing for professional services at ambulatory sites; provides annual reviews of direct reports and physician professional staff.
+ Collaborates with physician leaders in a dyad partnership model for key decisions related to the site/area.
+ Leads initiatives with a focus on health equity, diversity, and inclusion and promotes a culture of patient-centered care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education: Master's degree in healthcare or business (MHA, MBA, MPH).
Required Experience: Depending on the site, 10 years' experience: John George (psychiatric experience), Highland/San Leandro/Alameda (acute care experience), Post-Acute Services (SNF, acute rehab), Ambulatory (ambulatory/outpatient experience)
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Chief administrative officer job description example 3
Millhill Child & Family Development chief administrative officer job description
Participate as a member of the executive team to formulate and implement policies and plans to meet the organization's short- and long-term strategic goals
Collaborate and coordinate with executive team members in regard to program development, grant writing, goal planning, budget development, program evaluation, staff development, and policies and practices
Identify potential opportunities and risks within the organization and its environment
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business imperatives
Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and provide in a timely and accurate manner all information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions
Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Millhill, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization
Support overall strategic goals of the organization and identify sustainable and efficient growth opportunities in alignment with mission and culture
Develop policy and processes and oversee implementation to ensure successful outcomes of the agency
Monitor company operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements
Promote the organizational values including teamwork, professional excellence, diversity and inclusion, ethics and trust, adaptability, and dignity and respect
Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of the organization to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity
Manage negotiations or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities
Coordinate the development of funding proposals in alignment with revenue needs of the organization
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resources plans
Prioritize facility maintenance needs in coordination with program needs
Assist in the administration of programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies
Identify technology solutions to improve efficiencies
As an Executive Team member will be present on-site each working day to foster consistent visibility to all staff members
Requirements
Master's degree in related field
A minimum ten (10) years' experience in similar role
Demonstrated experience as a leader with responsibility for finance, human resources, grants administration and technology
Knowledge of fiscal planning, budgeting and reporting
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Experience in effectively scaling operations to achieve strategic priorities and growth
A strategic thinker with an analytic bent and focus on finances, efficiencies and impact
Excellent judgment and sound decision making
Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be responsive to changing priorities and handling of multiple initiatives
Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package.
Collaborate and coordinate with executive team members in regard to program development, grant writing, goal planning, budget development, program evaluation, staff development, and policies and practices
Identify potential opportunities and risks within the organization and its environment
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business imperatives
Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and provide in a timely and accurate manner all information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions
Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Millhill, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization
Support overall strategic goals of the organization and identify sustainable and efficient growth opportunities in alignment with mission and culture
Develop policy and processes and oversee implementation to ensure successful outcomes of the agency
Monitor company operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements
Promote the organizational values including teamwork, professional excellence, diversity and inclusion, ethics and trust, adaptability, and dignity and respect
Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of the organization to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity
Manage negotiations or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities
Coordinate the development of funding proposals in alignment with revenue needs of the organization
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resources plans
Prioritize facility maintenance needs in coordination with program needs
Assist in the administration of programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies
Identify technology solutions to improve efficiencies
As an Executive Team member will be present on-site each working day to foster consistent visibility to all staff members
Requirements
Master's degree in related field
A minimum ten (10) years' experience in similar role
Demonstrated experience as a leader with responsibility for finance, human resources, grants administration and technology
Knowledge of fiscal planning, budgeting and reporting
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Experience in effectively scaling operations to achieve strategic priorities and growth
A strategic thinker with an analytic bent and focus on finances, efficiencies and impact
Excellent judgment and sound decision making
Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be responsive to changing priorities and handling of multiple initiatives
Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024