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Associate Director of Finance
Stanford University 4.5
Associate director job at Stanford University
**School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States** Finance Post Date Dec 04, 2025 Requisition # 107851 Stanford Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology improves the health of women and people of all genders through innovative and compassionate care, education, advocacy, and discovery. Our faculty practices medicine in world-class hospitals and are internationally recognized for the medical, surgical, and reproductive Obstetric and Gynecologic care they provide to their patients. Our faculty is committed to the highest level of basic and clinical research in Obstetric and Gynecologic science, and our staff is dedicated to providing the support and structure to facilitate our department's success. In particular, we are focused on innovative translational medicine; bringing scientific results from the bench to the bedside. Our vision is to be local and global leaders, advancing and transforming the health of women and people of all genders across the lifespan.
As one of 19 clinical and 12 basic science departments within the School of Medicine, Ob/Gyn manages a complex $60 million portfolio encompassing clinical revenues, sponsored research, endowments, gifts, and operating funds. We are deeply integrated across Stanford Medicine's academic and hospital systems, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation that drives transformative care and discovery.
The department's administrative and financial operations are led by the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), supported by the AssociateDirector of Finance (Financial Manager 2). Together, these leaders ensure financial integrity, strategic resource management, and operational excellence in support of the department's mission.
**About the Role**
The AssociateDirector of Finance serves as a key strategic partner and operational leader within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This role reports to the DFA and manages the department's financial operations, oversees a broad portfolio of clinical and research funding, and leads the finance team to ensure alignment with Stanford Medicine's academic, clinical, and research missions. The AssociateDirector partners closely with the DFA, Department Chair, and hospital leadership on financial matters, and provides leadership coverage for department finances in the DFA's absence.
**Job Summary**
**Financial and Operational Planning**
+ Partner with the DFA and Chair to develop long-range financial plans and cascade into shorter-range financial strategies that align with departmental and institutional goals.
+ Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning across all funding sources, including clinical operations, sponsored research, endowments, and gifts.
+ Provide analytical insight and data-driven recommendations to support strategic decisions and resource allocations.
+ Anticipate emerging needs and risks by monitoring internal trends, regulatory changes, and external funding shifts.
+ Collaborate with Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, and School of Medicine leadership to develop business plans and negotiate funds flow agreements that support clinical and academic initiatives.
+ Evaluate existing systems and lead automation or process redesign efforts to improve data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and compliance.
**Financial Management**
+ Direct a $60M portfolio encompassing clinical revenue, strategic hospital support, sponsored research, endowments, and gifts.
+ Oversee financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance across all funding sources.
+ Manage faculty portfolios, clinical revenue analyses, and fiscal year-end closeouts.
+ Design and implement systems, policies, and internal controls for accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
+ Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and streamline reporting.
+ Collaborate with hospital and university partners to ensure consistency in financial reporting, compliance, and policy alignment.
+ Serve as the department's subject matter expert on financial systems, reporting tools, and university requirements.
+ Advise leadership on budget strategy, cost recovery, and long-term financial planning.
**People Management and Leadership**
+ Lead and develop the department's finance team, ensuring high performance through coaching, mentoring, and training.
+ Establish clear goals and expectations, manage performance, and oversee recruitment, workload allocation, and succession planning.
+ Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture that supports staff engagement and professional growth.
+ Ensure staff have the tools, systems, and resources necessary to deliver high-quality financial support.
+ Represent the DFA and department in internal and external meetings, committees, and projects, providing financial expertise and continuity.
+ Partner with leadership to advance departmental initiatives around employee engagement.
+ Build cross-functional collaboration with administrative, hospital, and university colleagues to support coordinated financial operations and shared initiatives.
**Operations Management and Leadership**
+ Collaborate with hospital partners, the School of Medicine, and university administration to ensure consistency in reporting, compliance, and policy alignment.
+ Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline data reporting and strengthen internal controls.
+ Serve as a departmental expert on financial systems, reporting tools, and compliance requirements, ensuring staff and faculty have the resources they need to succeed.
**Required Education and Experience**
Master's degree and six years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or business management, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
**Leading (Navigation and Communication)**
Demonstrated ability to lead administrative and finance teams across multiple missions (clinical, research, and education):
+ Cultivate strong partnerships with faculty, staff, hospital leadership, and institutional stakeholders, using diplomacy and tact to build trust and consensus.
+ Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences, influencing decision-making and advancing department priorities.
+ Effectively guide teams through change and foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and accountability.
+ Demonstrated commitment to employee engagement best practices in leadership and communication practices.
**Planning (Vision, Mission, and Strategy)**
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of business planning:
+ Evaluate the department's internal and external environment to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
+ Develop and execute multi-year financial and operational strategies that align with the department's mission and long-term goals.
+ Formulate tactical and operational plans that translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.
+ Apply data analytics and financial modeling to inform planning and resource allocation decisions.
+ Balance strategic foresight with practical execution in a dynamic academic medical setting.
**Organizing (Organizational Design and Culture)**
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of organizational design and development:
+ Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement, encouraging staff engagement and professional growth.
+ Align staffing structures and resource allocation to support organizational goals and changing operational demands.
+ Lead cross-functional collaboration across academic, research, and clinical operations.
+ Implement systems and processes that reinforce accountability, transparency, and team cohesion in a hybrid work environment.
**Controlling (Organizational Excellence)**
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of organizational excellence and performance management:
+ Measure and monitor organizational performance against established goals and plans in a highly complex clinical, research, and educational environment.
+ Utilize process improvement methodologies to standardize business practices and drive efficiency across financial operations.
+ Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure compliance with university, sponsor, and hospital requirements.
+ Proactively identify financial risks, implement corrective actions, and design systems to ensure long-term fiscal stability.
+ Track departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
**Job Knowledge (Functional and Technical Expertise)**
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the core duties of the position:
+ Advanced knowledge of financial management principles, accounting practices, and fund management in higher education or healthcare.
+ Expertise with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and clinical revenue management.
+ Demonstrated proficiency with Oracle or comparable financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
+ Experience managing pre- and post-award administration for sponsored projects, including NIH and NIS portfolios.
+ Familiarity with RVU-based costing methodologies and hospital funds flow structures.
+ Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
+ Ability to navigate university, sponsor, and hospital compliance requirements and integrate them into financial operations.
**Desired Skills**
+ Experience managing faculty compensation and time allocation models.
+ Proven success in organizational process redesign and systems optimization.
**Physical Requirements**
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks; frequently sit; occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects up to 20 lbs.
**Work Standards**
+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,********************************** expected pay range for this position is $187,810 - $223,665 per annum.Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (***************************************************** provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4457**
+ **Employee Status: Regular**
+ **Grade: L**
+ **Requisition ID: 107851**
+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**
$187.8k-223.7k yearly 49d ago
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Associate Director, Major Gifts
Stanford University 4.5
Associate director job at Stanford University
Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world.
The Stanford Graduate School of Business is seeking an AssociateDirector of Major Gifts. Reporting to the Regional Director of Development, the AssociateDirector of Major Gifts is a frontline fundraiser with a focus on raising gifts in key markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area. (Other potential areas to be discussed.) Primary responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals able to make gifts in the $100,000-$5,000,000 range.
The school's priorities are focused on the core MBA, PhD, and MSx programs, GSB faculty support and growth, the global reach of the school, and strong collaboration with broader Stanford University.
As part of a high-performing team, a successful AssociateDirector is able to skillfully build relationships with alumni and internal stakeholders while displaying enthusiasm for the school's mission. This position requires exceptional professionalism, intellectual dexterity, and the ability to think strategically and operate independently. The Major Gifts team values professional entrepreneurship and a willingness to go above and beyond for our community.
This is a full-time 100% FTE hybrid position with the expectation to be on-site at the Stanford campus a minimum of 2 days a week.
Your primary responsibilities* include:
* Develop solicitation goals and strategies for specific donor populations or geographic regions. Gain familiarity with assigned regions, and travel to those areas regularly.
* Develop relationships leading to gifts in the $100,000 - $5,000,000 range.
* Manage an active portfolio and work with assigned prospects to cultivate, solicit, and steward their support.
* Establish ongoing relationships with individual alumni through personal visits, virtual visits, phone calls, and meaningful contacts.
* Take responsibility for a wide range of fundraising activities, including identifying new prospective donors and alumni volunteers.
* Prioritize prospects, prepare background information, make volunteer assignments as appropriate, and collaborate with volunteers on assigned solicitations.
* Provide staff support for the GSB Dean, senior leaders, faculty, and high level volunteers locally and in assigned regions.
* Work closely with colleagues in GSB External Relations, faculty and other colleagues to align program goals with the overall fundraising goals of the school.
* Engage as an active contributor to the team culture of the major gift group and the broader External Relations team.
* Coordinate and collaborate with development colleagues in the Stanford Office of Development and with other schools and units.
* Stay informed on current GSB initiatives and activities, and engage in the life of the school.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
* Demonstrated effectiveness in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation, and stewardship.
* Demonstrated experience working with volunteers, faculty, and staff.
* Ability and willingness to travel frequently, with possible 10-12 trips per year, and a donor visit goal of approximately 12-15 visits per month.
* Superior written and oral communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling development proposals.
* Ability to work collaboratively with development colleagues throughout the university to achieve strategic fundraising results.
* Appreciation for the mission of a leading business school that's housed within a major research university, and the ability to articulate that mission to others.
* Strong initiative and self-motivation.
Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
* Strong communication skills to effectively educate internal and external audiences.
* Strong analytical skills to review and assess complex financial information; Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets.
* Comfort with technology and data management.
* Ability to travel domestically.
* Ability to work a hybrid schedule and occasional evenings and weekends.
Certifications and Licenses Required:
* Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to drive day or night.
Work Standards:
* When conducting university business, must comply with California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
The expected pay range for this position at 100% FTE is $142,600 to $163,419 per year.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (***************************************************** provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from a breadth of educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
* Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
* A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
* A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
* Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
* Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
How to Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information
* Schedule: Full-time
* Job Code: 4292
* Employee Status: Regular
* Grade: K
* Requisition ID: 107728
* Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
$142.6k-163.4k yearly 60d+ ago
BDI Operations Director/Deputy Director
Princeton University 4.3
Princeton, NJ jobs
About BDI The Bridging Divides Initiative (BDI) is a non-partisan research initiative that tracks and mitigates political violence in the United States. BDI supports efforts to grow and build local community resilience through elections and other periods of heightened risk, laying the groundwork for longer-term to bridge the divides we face as a nation.
We do this by 1) producing action-oriented and responsive research to fill existing gaps and empower local leaders; 2) enabling cross-sector collaboration, so individuals and organizations are better prepared to mitigate risk and respond to crisis when it does arise; and 3) helping to drive the policy and community response. Over the past four years, BDI played an essential role in supporting a wide range of actors preparing for and responding to political violence and democratic crisis. Our data, analysis, and tools continue to help a diverse coalition of national and local decision-makers better target their interventions. BDI is based at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), co-hosted by the Empirical Studies of Conflict (ESOC).
For more information, please visit our website: ***************************************
Position Overview
BDI seeks a mission-oriented Deputy Director to oversee and manage all aspects of BDI's internal operations, processes, and systems. The Deputy Director will report to the Executive Director and will be an integral member of the senior leadership team, a seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience growing a start-up organization in an emerging field.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 1-year term position with a possibility of extension. Work must be performed within the United States and is fully remote.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Finance and Budget
* Advise the Executive Director and members of senior leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow.
* Design a three-year annual operational budget, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
* Develop a project accounting system that provides the organization with quick access to financial information and enables strategic budgeting, while remaining integrated with university accounting workflows.
* In close partnership with the Executive Director, monitor and support donor relationships to develop timely, accurate, and clear financial projections.
* Work with Princeton staff to manage and resolve financial processes, including handling purchases, managing invoices, and drafting contractor SOWs.
Leadership and Strategic Planning
* Provide leadership and input for all strategic plan implementation processes with the ED and staff.
* Monitor the progress of the strategic plan implementation.
* In partnership with the Princeton Office of Sponsored Research, monitor existing and new grants.
* Lead and manage the operations team of three staff members in creating and maintaining clear and lean systems and processes for the BDI team while also adhering to Princeton policies/requirements.
* Provide analytical support to BDI's senior leadership team including the development of internal management reporting capabilities.
* Help manage and oversee hiring processes including managing recruitment, drafting job descriptions, onboarding and offboarding, and assisting with performance reviews.
Internal Processes and Systems
* Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
* Analyze the current technology infrastructure including BDI's online security and privacy measures and scope out the next level of information technology and financial systems that support the growth of specific programs and the organization overall.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* BA required, advanced degree in relevant field preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in progressively senior management roles, ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience in start-up, high growth, and/or academic setting.
* Mission-driven and aligned with BDI's core values. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change.
* Experience either as an employee or board member of a nonprofit organization; must be familiar with nonprofit and/or academic finance and accounting regulations.
* Proven track record of success in facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
* Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Strong mentoring and coaching experience of a team with diverse levels of expertise
* Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
* Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
* Self-reliant, good problem solver, result-oriented.
* Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
* Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management and staff.
* Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as a strategic thinker.
* Experience overseeing procurement processes within large academic or organizational institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working on a remote team, including familiarity with relevant work tools (e.g. Slack, Zoom, Asana, etc.).
* Experience in a university or government setting is strongly preferred.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience as they relate to the role and BDI's mission. Applications without a cover letter that meet this criteria may not be considered.
No matter who you are, BDI is a place you can call home. We know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our team to help guide our work on challenging issues.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Eligible for Overtime
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
180 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
Valid Driver's License Required
No
Experience Level
Director
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Salary Range
$138,000 to $154,000
$138k-154k yearly Auto-Apply 14d ago
Associate Director of Finance
Stanford University 4.5
Associate director job at Stanford University
Stanford Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology improves the health of women and people of all genders through innovative and compassionate care, education, advocacy, and discovery. Our faculty practices medicine in world-class hospitals and are internationally recognized for the medical, surgical, and reproductive Obstetric and Gynecologic care they provide to their patients. Our faculty is committed to the highest level of basic and clinical research in Obstetric and Gynecologic science, and our staff is dedicated to providing the support and structure to facilitate our department's success. In particular, we are focused on innovative translational medicine; bringing scientific results from the bench to the bedside. Our vision is to be local and global leaders, advancing and transforming the health of women and people of all genders across the lifespan.
As one of 19 clinical and 12 basic science departments within the School of Medicine, Ob/Gyn manages a complex $60 million portfolio encompassing clinical revenues, sponsored research, endowments, gifts, and operating funds. We are deeply integrated across Stanford Medicine's academic and hospital systems, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation that drives transformative care and discovery.
The department's administrative and financial operations are led by the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA), supported by the AssociateDirector of Finance (Financial Manager 2). Together, these leaders ensure financial integrity, strategic resource management, and operational excellence in support of the department's mission.
About the Role
The AssociateDirector of Finance serves as a key strategic partner and operational leader within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This role reports to the DFA and manages the department's financial operations, oversees a broad portfolio of clinical and research funding, and leads the finance team to ensure alignment with Stanford Medicine's academic, clinical, and research missions. The AssociateDirector partners closely with the DFA, Department Chair, and hospital leadership on financial matters, and provides leadership coverage for department finances in the DFA's absence.
Job Summary
Financial and Operational Planning
* Partner with the DFA and Chair to develop long-range financial plans and cascade into shorter-range financial strategies that align with departmental and institutional goals.
* Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning across all funding sources, including clinical operations, sponsored research, endowments, and gifts.
* Provide analytical insight and data-driven recommendations to support strategic decisions and resource allocations.
* Anticipate emerging needs and risks by monitoring internal trends, regulatory changes, and external funding shifts.
* Collaborate with Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, and School of Medicine leadership to develop business plans and negotiate funds flow agreements that support clinical and academic initiatives.
* Evaluate existing systems and lead automation or process redesign efforts to improve data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and compliance.
Financial Management
* Direct a $60M portfolio encompassing clinical revenue, strategic hospital support, sponsored research, endowments, and gifts.
* Oversee financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance across all funding sources.
* Manage faculty portfolios, clinical revenue analyses, and fiscal year-end closeouts.
* Design and implement systems, policies, and internal controls for accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and streamline reporting.
* Collaborate with hospital and university partners to ensure consistency in financial reporting, compliance, and policy alignment.
* Serve as the department's subject matter expert on financial systems, reporting tools, and university requirements.
* Advise leadership on budget strategy, cost recovery, and long-term financial planning.
People Management and Leadership
* Lead and develop the department's finance team, ensuring high performance through coaching, mentoring, and training.
* Establish clear goals and expectations, manage performance, and oversee recruitment, workload allocation, and succession planning.
* Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture that supports staff engagement and professional growth.
* Ensure staff have the tools, systems, and resources necessary to deliver high-quality financial support.
* Represent the DFA and department in internal and external meetings, committees, and projects, providing financial expertise and continuity.
* Partner with leadership to advance departmental initiatives around employee engagement.
* Build cross-functional collaboration with administrative, hospital, and university colleagues to support coordinated financial operations and shared initiatives.
Operations Management and Leadership
* Collaborate with hospital partners, the School of Medicine, and university administration to ensure consistency in reporting, compliance, and policy alignment.
* Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline data reporting and strengthen internal controls.
* Serve as a departmental expert on financial systems, reporting tools, and compliance requirements, ensuring staff and faculty have the resources they need to succeed.
Required Education and Experience
Master's degree and six years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or business management, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Leading (Navigation and Communication)
Demonstrated ability to lead administrative and finance teams across multiple missions (clinical, research, and education):
* Cultivate strong partnerships with faculty, staff, hospital leadership, and institutional stakeholders, using diplomacy and tact to build trust and consensus.
* Communicate complex financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences, influencing decision-making and advancing department priorities.
* Effectively guide teams through change and foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and accountability.
* Demonstrated commitment to employee engagement best practices in leadership and communication practices.
Planning (Vision, Mission, and Strategy)
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of business planning:
* Evaluate the department's internal and external environment to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Develop and execute multi-year financial and operational strategies that align with the department's mission and long-term goals.
* Formulate tactical and operational plans that translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes.
* Apply data analytics and financial modeling to inform planning and resource allocation decisions.
* Balance strategic foresight with practical execution in a dynamic academic medical setting.
Organizing (Organizational Design and Culture)
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of organizational design and development:
* Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement, encouraging staff engagement and professional growth.
* Align staffing structures and resource allocation to support organizational goals and changing operational demands.
* Lead cross-functional collaboration across academic, research, and clinical operations.
* Implement systems and processes that reinforce accountability, transparency, and team cohesion in a hybrid work environment.
Controlling (Organizational Excellence)
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the following areas of organizational excellence and performance management:
* Measure and monitor organizational performance against established goals and plans in a highly complex clinical, research, and educational environment.
* Utilize process improvement methodologies to standardize business practices and drive efficiency across financial operations.
* Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure compliance with university, sponsor, and hospital requirements.
* Proactively identify financial risks, implement corrective actions, and design systems to ensure long-term fiscal stability.
* Track departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
Job Knowledge (Functional and Technical Expertise)
Demonstrated knowledge, skill, experience, and abilities in the core duties of the position:
* Advanced knowledge of financial management principles, accounting practices, and fund management in higher education or healthcare.
* Expertise with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and clinical revenue management.
* Demonstrated proficiency with Oracle or comparable financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
* Experience managing pre- and post-award administration for sponsored projects, including NIH and NIS portfolios.
* Familiarity with RVU-based costing methodologies and hospital funds flow structures.
* Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable recommendations.
* Ability to navigate university, sponsor, and hospital compliance requirements and integrate them into financial operations.
Desired Skills
* Experience managing faculty compensation and time allocation models.
* Proven success in organizational process redesign and systems optimization.
Physical Requirements
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks; frequently sit; occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects up to 20 lbs.
Work Standards
* Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
* Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
* Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, *******************************
The expected pay range for this position is $187,810 - $223,665 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (***************************************************** provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
* Schedule: Full-time
* Job Code: 4457
* Employee Status: Regular
* Grade: L
* Requisition ID: 107851
* Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
$187.8k-223.7k yearly 49d ago
Associate Director, Health Plans
University of Southern California 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
The University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine/Office of SVP for Health Affairs is seeking an AssociateDirector to join its Health Plans team! The Work You Will Do The AssociateDirector, Health Plans manages major components of the University's health and wellness plans and programs. The AssociateDirector will be responsible for the day-to-day operations alongside the Director of Health Plans Administration of USC's self-funded and fully-insured health plans for faculty, staff and retirees. The position reports to the AVP of Health Plans. Main responsibilities will include plan administration, oversight of operations and strategy of wellness and medical management programs, manage health plan member services and in collaboration with senior leaders monitor plan expenses.
The AssociateDirector, Health Plans:
* Plans and develops health and wellness program objectives and content. Researches and identifies trends and needs and establishes program directions accordingly. Assesses quality of program operations. Modifies existing program services or creates new program offerings to maintain or enhance program standing. Links program with other relevant departments on or off campus as necessary.
* Serves as a key resource for self-funded health plans and wellness program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by program staff, senior university administrators, or external vendors.
* Develops and recommends program operating and administrative policies. Manages the dissemination, interpretation and application of plan and program policies and recommends approval of exceptions.
* Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service, highest standards of quality and innovation. Manages and resolves human resource and member claims and plan related issues.
* Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate. Develops and maintains automated or manual systems and procedures to facilitate program operations.
* Directs the budget and resource allocations related to health and wellness programs. Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services.
* Develops strategies for communicating and promoting programs to include market research and development, communications materials, and events planning for open enrollment and year-round employee reminders and engagement.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Candidates for the position of AssociateDirector, Health Plans must meet the following minimum qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree
* 5-7 years of directly related professional and supervisory experience in health insurance programs
The ideal candidate for the position of AssociateDirector, Health Plans has the following preferred qualifications:
* Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or Health Administration (MHA) or related.
* Knowledge and experience in managed health care. General understanding including but not limited to: claims processing functionality, benefit coverage, provider network, standard billing requirements; and HIPPAA regulations.
* Knowledge and experience in administering an ERISA governed health plan.
* Familiarity with finance management in healthcare, insurance, and pharmaceutical industries a plus.
* Good organizational and project management skills, demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal and detailed oriented.
* Proficient experience using Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
About USC Health Plans
The University Health Plans department is tasked to oversee all medical, dental, vision and prescription care benefits for the university's faculty, staff, and their dependents (nearly 19,000 USC benefits eligible employees / 30,000 member lives). Employees may choose from six health insurance coverages options that include PPO, EPO and HMO plan types. Employee contributions vary depending on 5 tiers of salary groupings and number of eligible family members enrolled. The department plays a key role in supporting USC through key initiatives through health plan management, plan design, benefit planning, employee contribution pricing, financing and budgeting, and member services, all while balancing central administration's needs for fiscal discipline. The Health Plans department goals include member education about plan design and features, improving member satisfaction, partnering with Keck providers and plan administrators to establish innovative models to improve quality of care and outcomes, engaging in responsible cost containment efforts, continuous improvement of self-funded medical plan products and experience with USC Premier Care and innovative strategies for wellness offerings to employees.
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.
The annual base salary range for this position is $104,394.49 -$160,000.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.
#LI-AW1
Minimum Education:
* Bachelor's degree
* Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
* 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
* Directly related professional and supervisory experience in area of program specialization
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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 **************, or by email at *************. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
* Notice of Non-discrimination
* Employment Equity
* Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report
* USC is a smoke-free environment
* Digital Accessibility
If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
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$104.4k-160k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Associate Director, Health Plans
University of Southern California 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
The University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine/Office of SVP for Health Affairs is seeking an AssociateDirector to join its Health Plans team!
The Work You Will Do
The AssociateDirector, Health Plans manages major components of the University's health and wellness plans and programs. The AssociateDirector will be responsible for the day-to-day operations alongside the Director of Health Plans Administration of USC's self-funded and fully-insured health plans for faculty, staff and retirees. The position reports to the AVP of Health Plans. Main responsibilities will include plan administration, oversight of operations and strategy of wellness and medical management programs, manage health plan member services and in collaboration with senior leaders monitor plan expenses.
The AssociateDirector, Health Plans:
· Plans and develops health and wellness program objectives and content. Researches and identifies trends and needs and establishes program directions accordingly. Assesses quality of program operations. Modifies existing program services or creates new program offerings to maintain or enhance program standing. Links program with other relevant departments on or off campus as necessary.
· Serves as a key resource for self-funded health plans and wellness program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by program staff, senior university administrators, or external vendors.
· Develops and recommends program operating and administrative policies. Manages the dissemination, interpretation and application of plan and program policies and recommends approval of exceptions.
· Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service, highest standards of quality and innovation. Manages and resolves human resource and member claims and plan related issues.
· Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate. Develops and maintains automated or manual systems and procedures to facilitate program operations.
· Directs the budget and resource allocations related to health and wellness programs. Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services.
· Develops strategies for communicating and promoting programs to include market research and development, communications materials, and events planning for open enrollment and year-round employee reminders and engagement.
· Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Candidates for the position of AssociateDirector, Health Plans must meet the following minimum qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree
· 5-7 years of directly related professional and supervisory experience in health insurance programs
The ideal candidate for the position of AssociateDirector, Health Plans has the following preferred qualifications:
· Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or Health Administration (MHA) or related.
· Knowledge and experience in managed health care. General understanding including but not limited to: claims processing functionality, benefit coverage, provider network, standard billing requirements; and HIPPAA regulations.
· Knowledge and experience in administering an ERISA governed health plan.
· Familiarity with finance management in healthcare, insurance, and pharmaceutical industries a plus.
· Good organizational and project management skills, demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal and detailed oriented.
· Proficient experience using Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
About USC Health Plans
The University Health Plans department is tasked to oversee all medical, dental, vision and prescription care benefits for the university's faculty, staff, and their dependents (nearly 19,000 USC benefits eligible employees / 30,000 member lives). Employees may choose from six health insurance coverages options that include PPO, EPO and HMO plan types. Employee contributions vary depending on 5 tiers of salary groupings and number of eligible family members enrolled. The department plays a key role in supporting USC through key initiatives through health plan management, plan design, benefit planning, employee contribution pricing, financing and budgeting, and member services, all while balancing central administration's needs for fiscal discipline. The Health Plans department goals include member education about plan design and features, improving member satisfaction, partnering with Keck providers and plan administrators to establish innovative models to improve quality of care and outcomes, engaging in responsible cost containment efforts, continuous improvement of self-funded medical plan products and experience with USC Premier Care and innovative strategies for wellness offerings to employees.
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.
The annual base salary range for this position is $104,394.49 -$160,000.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.
#LI-AW1
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree
- Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
- 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
- Directly related professional and supervisory experience in area of program specialization
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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 **************, or by email at *************. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Notice of Non-discrimination
Employment Equity
Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report
USC is a smoke-free environment
Digital Accessibility
If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
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$104.4k-160k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Associate Director, Major Gifts
Stanford University 4.5
Associate director job at Stanford University
**Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United States** Development Post Date Nov 13, 2025 Requisition # 107728 Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford'sGraduate School of Business(GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world.
The Stanford Graduate School of Business is seeking an AssociateDirector of Major Gifts. Reporting to the Regional Director of Development, the AssociateDirector of Major Gifts is a frontline fundraiser with a focus on raising gifts in key markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area. (Other potential areas to be discussed.) Primary responsibilities include identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals able to make gifts in the $100,000-$5,000,000 range.
The school's priorities are focused on the core MBA, PhD, and MSx programs, GSB faculty support and growth, the global reach of the school, and strong collaboration with broader Stanford University.
As part of a high-performing team, a successful AssociateDirector is able to skillfully build relationships with alumni and internal stakeholders while displaying enthusiasm for the school's mission. This position requires exceptional professionalism, intellectual dexterity, and the ability to think strategically and operate independently. The Major Gifts team values professional entrepreneurship and a willingness to go above and beyond for our community.
This is a full-time 100% FTE hybrid position with the expectation to be on-site at the Stanford campus a minimum of 2 days a week.
Your primary responsibilities* include:
+ Develop solicitation goals and strategies for specific donor populations or geographic regions. Gain familiarity with assigned regions, and travel to those areas regularly.
+ Develop relationships leading to gifts in the $100,000 - $5,000,000 range.
+ Manage an active portfolio and work with assigned prospects to cultivate, solicit, and steward their support.
+ Establish ongoing relationships with individual alumni through personal visits, virtual visits, phone calls, and meaningful contacts.
+ Take responsibility for a wide range of fundraising activities, including identifying new prospective donors and alumni volunteers.
+ Prioritize prospects, prepare background information, make volunteer assignments as appropriate, and collaborate with volunteers on assigned solicitations.
+ Provide staff support for the GSB Dean, senior leaders, faculty, and high level volunteers locally and in assigned regions.
+ Work closely with colleagues in GSB External Relations, faculty and other colleagues to align program goals with the overall fundraising goals of the school.
+ Engage as an active contributor to the team culture of the major gift group and the broader External Relations team.
+ Coordinate and collaborate with development colleagues in the Stanford Office of Development and with other schools and units.
+ Stay informed on current GSB initiatives and activities, and engage in the life of the school.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
+ Demonstrated effectiveness in prospect identification, relationship building, solicitation, and stewardship.
+ Demonstrated experience working with volunteers, faculty, and staff.
+ Ability and willingness to travel frequently, with possible 10-12 trips per year, and a donor visit goal of approximately 12-15 visits per month.
+ Superior written and oral communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability totranslate complex concepts into compelling development proposals.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with development colleagues throughout the university to achieve strategic fundraising results.
+ Appreciation for the mission of a leading business school that's housed within a major research university, and the ability to articulate that mission to others.
+ Strong initiative and self-motivation.
Minimum Requirements:
+ Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience or a combination of education and experience.
+ Strong communication skills to effectively educate internal and external audiences.
+ Strong analytical skills to review and assess complex financial information; Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets.
+ Comfort with technology and data management.
+ Ability to travel domestically.
+ Ability to work a hybrid schedule and occasional evenings and weekends.
Certifications and Licenses Required:
+ Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License.
Physical Requirements:
+ Ability to drive day or night.
Work Standards:
+ When conducting university business, must comply with California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
The expected pay range for this position at 100% FTE is $142,600 to $163,419 per year.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (***************************************************** provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from a breadth of educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generousperksalign with what matters to you:
+ Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
+ A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
+ A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
+ Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
+ Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
We pride ourselves in being aculturethat encourages and empowers you.
How to Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.
_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._
_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a_ _contact form_ _._
_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Additional Information
+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4292**
+ **Employee Status: Regular**
+ **Grade: K**
+ **Requisition ID: 107728**
+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**
$142.6k-163.4k yearly 60d+ ago
Associate Director, BioPACIFIC MIP
University of California, Santa Barbara 4.6
Santa Barbara, CA jobs
The BioPACIFIC MIP operates a state-of-the-art user facility dedicated to biomaterials discovery and development. This research eco-system integrates the very broad, disparate communities from Engineering, Materials, Biology, and Chemistry and enables materials innovation through high-throughput automation in synthetic biology and chemistry, characterization, computation, and data collection, analysis, and mining. BioPACIFIC MIP is seeking a motivated individual to lead the expansion of its world-class automated synthetic chemistry platform for novel biomaterials-driving engagement with industry, start-ups, and recharge users to both broaden the national user base and advance the program's long-term sustainability.
Reporting to the Executive Director and Director at UCSB of the NSF BioPACIFIC MIP, the AssociateDirector will drive innovation and industry relations, provide scientific oversight, and coordinate research activities. This role will cultivate an ecosystem that positions BioPACIFIC MIP within both current on-site facilities and new off-site UCSB facilities. They will strengthen connections with initiatives across the Colleges of Engineering (CoE), Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences (MLPS), and institutes such as the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI). Working independently yet collaboratively with BioPACIFIC MIP leadership, the AssociateDirector will develop and execute strategic plans that expand BioPACIFIC MIP's visibility, diversify funding streams, and accelerate the next generation of scientific innovation.
The AssociateDirector will have demonstrated success in leading cross-disciplinary research projects that integrate diverse technical domains and driving innovation from concept to execution. He/she will have an in-depth understanding of and experience with intellectual property strategy and scientific communication, with experience delivering high-quality technical reports and presentations to the NSF, internal and external partners, and stakeholders.
Strategic Program Planning & Management
* Work closely with BioPACIFIC MIP leadership to develop strategic plans for sustaining and growing translational research programs and promoting technology development, innovation, and outreach activities.
* Work closely with BioPACIFIC MIP leadership to report activities and results to NSF.
* Identify new strategic research areas and funding opportunities through interactions with a variety of stakeholders, including center faculty, federal and state funding agencies, private foundations, executive officers and founders of major corporations and startups, and local and regional investors and stakeholders.
* Develop and oversee shared research infrastructure within BioPACIFIC MIP to advance research, innovation, translation, work-force development, and entrepreneurship.
* Work closely with UCSB's Technology & Industry Alliances Office on relevant industrial partnerships, patent, and licensing issues.
* Work closely with BioPACIFIC MIP's Project Scientists to develop a Project Feasibility and Research Plan for both in-house researchers and external users.
Partnerships and Collaboration Research Opportunities
* Work closely with BioPACIFIC MIP Project Scientists to develop, order, and install new automated equipment and modify existing equipment to expand capabilities and improve workflows.
* Help integrate these tools with relevant characterization equipment and data gathering platforms.
* Support the design of research and equipment workflows to drive the research mission of BioPACIFIC MIP.
$76k-110k yearly est. 14d ago
Associate Director, Mechanical Trades
University of Southern California 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
Capitalizing on over 140 years of history and tradition in downtown Los Angeles, the University of Southern California (USC) has embarked on an unprecedented period of expansion. USC is now poised to take its place as the preeminent research institution of the 21st century and we are looking for skilled, motivated professionals to help forge the future of higher education.
The USC department of Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) is seeking an AssociateDirector, Mechanical Trades to join its team.
About the Opportunity
The AssociateDirector of Mechanical Trades manages and administers the operations of engineering, electrical, plumbing, and elevator maintenance programs across the university campuses (University Park and Health Sciences). Oversees program operations and administrative functions, including planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, and budget management. Contributes to the design of program content, policies, and strategic planning efforts. Ensures high standards of service quality and customer satisfaction through effective leadership. Acts as a key liaison with the campus community and serves as the deputy to the Director of Maintenance, assuming the Director's responsibilities when needed.
Accountabilities:
Plans and develops program objectives and content. Researches and identifies trends and needs and establishes program directions accordingly. Assesses quality of program operations. Modifies existing program services or creates new program offerings to maintain or enhance program standing. Links program with other relevant units/departments on or off campus as necessary.
Develops, implements, and oversees robust preventative maintenance (PM) programs with clear key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness and ensure the longevity and reliability of USC's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Facilitates and leads the resolution of complex problems. Develops and implements specific programs within assigned trades, including long-range planning, service enhancement, and the establishment of goals and objectives. Develops and tracks key performance indicators to measure program success.
Manages staff assigned to program. Recommends organizational structure, reporting relationships and staffing needs based on program goals. Makes hiring, promotional and salary decisions in accordance with university policy. Provides performance appraisals for staff and determines need for disciplinary action.
Accountable for the development of team members by helping them set and achieve goals for their career growth. Fosters a collaborative environment that values respectful relationships and encourages all individuals to contribute through their ideas, words, and actions, in alignment with the principles of the USC Code of Ethics. Lead by example, demonstrating strong ethics, high accountability, and actively drive the process of embedding organizational values and behaviors. Create a culture of trust and transparency. Drive best-in-class customer service to USC through effective team member engagement.
Develops and recommends program operating and administrative policies. Manages the dissemination, interpretation and application of program policies and recommends approval of exceptions.
Manages the delivery of services to targeted program participants or beneficiaries. Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate. Develops and maintains automated or manual systems and procedures to facilitate program operations.
Serves as a liaison between the unit and internal/external customers, including government inspectors, contractors, and service providers. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and university safety standards.
Develops and manages program/departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and recommends or makes budgetary and resource allocations. Compiles data to support resource needs and funding requests. Provides financial status reports as requested.
Serves as a key resource for program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by program staff, senior university administrators, or professionals outside the university.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the position of AssociateDirector, Mechanical Trades meets the following preferred qualifications:
5 years of directly related progressive professional and supervisory/managerial experience in facilities operations/maintenance.
Journey-level experience in a Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) -related craft/trade; thorough comprehension of MEP trades/systems preferred.
Proven expertise instituting/managing comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) programs, including defining and tracking KPIs to measure program effectiveness.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively across a wide variety of audiences.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; ability to lead, motivate, and develop a workforce; ability to interact effectively with employees, peers, customers, vendors, and administrators at all levels.
Relevant experience in large campus/institutional environments.
Experience with budget planning/administration; demonstrated understanding of university accounting and financial processes preferred.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS's) and utilizing technology to achieve efficiencies and effectiveness.
The following licenses/certifications are preferred, but not required: Elevator Mechanic Journey Level license or Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic certification, 500 or Unlimited HP Steam Engineer Boiler Operator license, Journey-level Electrician license/certification, Journey-level Plumbing license/certification.
Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) is highly desirable.
All candidates for the position of AssociateDirector, Mechanical Trades must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; however, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
3 years of directly related professional and supervisory experience in facilities operations/maintenance. Expertise in mechanical trades and facilities/building maintenance programs are essential.
Valid CA driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice program. For more information, please visit the policy website.
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.
The annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $143,000. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.
About USC Facilities Planning and Management (FPM):
USC FPM is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the breadth of the facilities at USC, and is also dedicated to creating a safe environment for our USC community. Woven into every service, safety is of upmost importance. As FPM, this group of innovative and talented professionals provide high quality facilities construction, operations and maintenance services at USC and serve as dedicated stewards of USC core values. Learn more about us at *******************
Come and join the USC FPM team - a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're excited about shaping the future of education and joining a high-achieving team, apply today! Help us create transformative learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Submit your resume and application now to be a part of our journey.
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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Work Experience: 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Directly related professional and supervisory experience in area of program specialization.
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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 **************, or by email at *************. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Notice of Non-discrimination
Employment Equity
Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report
USC is a smoke-free environment
Digital Accessibility
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$105k-143k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Associate Director, Desktop Field Services
University of California San Francisco 4.6
San Francisco, CA jobs
he AssociateDirector of IT Field Service's duties include managing and mentoring IT staff, managing enterprise desktop projects, formulating policy, managing customer expectations, thoroughly addressing all complaints, developing service level agreements, and ensuring that service levels are met. The incumbent will manage all desktop and field service-related projects, including managing the desktop replacement cycle, securing high-risk hardware (physically and through encryption, according to campus policy), onboarding new customers, and staff training and development. The incumbent will serve as the primary liaison to the Desktop Engineering team and facilitate software imaging, deployment, and patch management. Additionally, they will keep abreast of current developments and become an early adopter of innovation to support the customers.
The AssociateDirector will also work with IT leadership to develop and implement other projects as opportunities arise. They will develop and implement multi-year strategies aligning to organizational goals and industry trends. Facilitate achievement of strategic goals by setting tactical objectives and milestones. The incumbent will also help customers budget for their own hardware and software purchases, particularly where those purchases impact desktop support service level agreements. The incumbent must successfully develop and manage a dynamic, customer-oriented support team in a fast-paced and heterogeneous environment. This will require superb interpersonal and communication skills, project management capabilities, organizational and operational knowledge, leadership and vision.
This position requires a broad knowledge of field service operations, desktop engineering, and customer-oriented support operations with an in-depth knowledge of service metrics, plus business intelligence, infrastructure, network technologies, and information security and policy. This colleague must be motivated to deliver outstanding support services and to delight customers. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $118,300 - $268,900 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: *****************************************************************************
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
10 years of experience in Windows and/or Apple, and common mobile computing operating systems, desktop and mobile computing hardware platforms, common productivity software, and business peripherals
Five years' experience managing a desktop support organization for a large community of users in a heterogeneous support environment
Requires proven skill in managing technical staff
This position requires a broad knowledge of endpoint management, and customer-oriented support operations with an in-depth understanding of service metrics, plus business intelligence, network and infrastructure technologies, and information security and policy
Knowledge and experience implementing and overseeing ITIL and IT Service Management processes and procedures
Has thorough knowledge of business / technical support functions and working knowledge of other areas of IT sufficient for strategic planning, technology assessment, and direction
Knowledge and awareness of relevant laws and policies governing information security and privacy (HIPAA, HI-TECH, FERPA, SB1386, AB211, SB541, UC IS-3, UC Electronic Communications Policy, PC/ Security standards, etc.; Industry standards regarding IT service management and delivery (ITIL, ISO, PDCA, etc.); Mission- and business-related rules, standards, and practices (AAMC, ACGME, NIH, DPH, JCAHO, AHRQ, OHS, etc.)
Demonstrated proficiency with desktop engineering solutions in both Windows and Apple, including imaging, software deployment, patch management, inventory control, and device management
Has thorough knowledge of policies and procedures necessary to determine the appropriate course of action
Requires proven ability to communicate highly technical information in a clear and concise manner to both technical and nontechnical personnel
Proven experience in the management of ongoing technology infrastructure acquisition and expansion, including the identification and integration of suitable emerging technologies
Thorough ability to understand the process involved to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied products for use within the technical environment
Proven experience of analyzing buy vs. build procurement for products for effective and efficient technology use
Proven experience leading change management activities and managing their impact across the unit or department
Has excellent technical skills associated with identifying and resolving problems reported with desktop, laptop, and networked systems
Thorough knowledge of technical concepts and basic operating principles of data communications, computer hardware, vendor IT products, and software
Requires excellent ability to work at all levels across the organization
Requires the ability to gain the cooperation of others
This individual must be driven to deliver outstanding support services to exceed customer expectations
Requires excellent interpersonal and management skills
Thorough knowledge and understanding of service delivery principles
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical topics to individuals and groups with potentially varied levels of technical sophistication
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Department Description
UCSF is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. UCSF is technologically and organizationally complex, with both centralized and departmental IT units providing support for enterprise and specialized services. UCSF IT provides infrastructure, network, security, analytics, integration, and application support services, and is essential to the organization's ability to support growth, mitigate security risk, and manage, store and share sensitive information.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
$76k-111k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Associate Director, IACUC
University of Southern California 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated full-time AssociateDirector, IACUC to lead our team supporting animal research. This key role is critical in stabilizing the team, managing increasing workloads, and improving morale. The ideal candidate will build professionalism, knowledge, and expertise within the team while enhancing the services provided to the research community.
Responsibilities:
* Provide exceptional, white-glove concierge customer service to faculty and their research teams.
* Effectively manage the growth and increasingly complex animal subject regulations.
* Review and update IACUC protocol review and approval procedures.
* Develop and implement iStar-IACUC enhancements to improve the time to approve animal protocols (including implementing protocol templates based on species).
* In coordination with the IACUC Chair and DAR Executive Director, conduct laboratory inspections consistent with current regulations.
* Supervise, train, and manage the research coordinators and administrative team supporting IACUC operations.
* Provide professional development for the IACUC administrative team.
* Create knowledge and expertise to manage the current and future workload.
* Invest in staff to improve morale and retention.
* Improve turnaround times for service inquiries and requests.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in leading and managing teams within a research environment.
* Strong understanding of animal subject regulations and the ability to effectively navigate complex protocols.
* Exceptional customer service skills, with a focus on providing high-level guidance to faculty and research teams.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements, modernizing and innovating IACUC protocols.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively supervise and train the IACUC administrative team.
* Experience with implementing protocol templates and enhancing review procedures.
* Ability to anticipate, troubleshoot, expedite, and resolve issues to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Assurance approved by the National Institutes of Health, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW).
Minimum Education:
* Bachelor's Degree
* Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
* 5 years of experience in supervising administrative operations of multi-faceted department, preferably within a university setting
* Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.
The annual base salary range for this position is $91,415.41 - $120,000.00. 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 alignment , federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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Minimum Education:
* Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
* 5 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise:
* Experience in supervising administrative operations of multi-faceted department, preferably within a university setting.
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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 **************, or by email at *************. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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* Employment Equity
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$91.4k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement
University of California System 4.6
Irvine, CA jobs
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.To learn more about UC Irvine, visit ************
The School of Social Ecology's Development Department plays a pivotal role in advancing the school's mission of fostering interdisciplinary scholarship, community engagement, and social impact. The development team serves as the critical fundraising arm that enables transformative academic and outreach initiatives. With a legacy rooted in applied research and civic engagement, the School of Social Ecology empowers students and faculty across three departments-Criminology, Law and Society; Psychological Science; and Urban Planning and Public Policy-to address pressing societal challenges through research, field study, and partnership-driven solutions.
Responsibilities
The AssociateDirector of Alumni and Donor Engagement will play a critical leadership role in cultivating alumni connections and developing community-based funding streams and partnerships. This position is instrumental in securing mid-level gifts ($1,000-$25,000) to enhance our flagship Field Study and Pipeline programs, while laying the foundation for a dynamic and sustainable mentorship network for Social Ecology students. While their primary focus will be on alumni and community engagement for these key student-centered programs, the AssociateDirector will also serve as a strategic partner in the School's broader fundraising efforts. They will play a vital role in expanding the School's donor base, contributing to the growth of philanthropic support across initiatives, and helping to build a robust pipeline of individual and institutional donors. By strategically engaging alumni, local businesses, civic organizations, foundations, and individual donors, the AssociateDirector will transform community goodwill into lasting impact, amplifying opportunities for student learning, leadership, and career development.
Qualifications
Required:
* Thorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures of building and maintaining effective relations with alumni, internal and key constituencies.
* Thorough knowledge of the campus, its mission, goals, objectives, programs, achievements, infrastructure and issues of concern.
* Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications, tact and political acumen to effectively represent the campus.
* Thorough research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills and skill to correctly identify real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions.
* Skill in project management, including event planning and meeting deadlines.
* Proficiency in UC procurement systems and expense protocols.
* Thorough knowledge of, and the ability to support, CRM data integrity to enhance donor engagement through research and personalized experiences.
* Proven ability to ensure thoughtful, timely stewardship and implementation of content-driven strategies to amplify philanthropic impact.
* Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, alumni, business leaders, and community partners.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages, reports, and donor outreach materials.
* Strong interpersonal and networking skills; comfortable representing the organization at meetings, events, and in the community.
* Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Comfortable working independently while also collaborating as part of a broader development and program team.
* A proactive, positive, and mission-driven mindset, with a genuine interest in education, student development, and social impact.
* Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred:
* Some experience with soliciting gifts or sponsorships, preferably in the $1,000-$5,000 range, with an interest and capacity to grow into managing mid-level gifts ($5,000-$25,000).
* 3-5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, alumni relations, community engagement, nonprofit development, or a related field. Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar) is a plus.
Special Conditions:
* Limited local travel in the Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego County areas
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $75,000- $90,000 (Annual).Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
* Background Check and Live Scan
* Employment Misconduct*
* Legal Right to work in the United States
* Vaccination Policies
* Smoking and Tobacco Policy
* Drug Free Environment
* Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
* California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
* E-Verify
* Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - ********************************************************
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at ************** or ***********.
$75k-90k yearly 33d ago
Associate Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement
University of California System 4.6
Irvine, CA jobs
Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U. S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot.
Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.
It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.
uci.
edu.
The School of Social Ecology's Development Department plays a pivotal role in advancing the school's mission of fostering interdisciplinary scholarship, community engagement, and social impact.
The development team serves as the critical fundraising arm that enables transformative academic and outreach initiatives.
With a legacy rooted in applied research and civic engagement, the School of Social Ecology empowers students and faculty across three departments-Criminology, Law and Society; Psychological Science; and Urban Planning and Public Policy-to address pressing societal challenges through research, field study, and partnership-driven solutions.
Your Role on the Team The AssociateDirector of Alumni and Donor Engagement will play a critical leadership role in cultivating alumni connections and developing community-based funding streams and partnerships.
This position is instrumental in securing mid-level gifts ($1,000-$25,000) to enhance our flagship Field Study and Pipeline programs, while laying the foundation for a dynamic and sustainable mentorship network for Social Ecology students.
While their primary focus will be on alumni and community engagement for these key student-centered programs, the AssociateDirector will also serve as a strategic partner in the School's broader fundraising efforts.
They will play a vital role in expanding the School's donor base, contributing to the growth of philanthropic support across initiatives, and helping to build a robust pipeline of individual and institutional donors.
By strategically engaging alumni, local businesses, civic organizations, foundations, and individual donors, the AssociateDirector will transform community goodwill into lasting impact, amplifying opportunities for student learning, leadership, and career development.
What It Takes to be Successful Required: Thorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures of building and maintaining effective relations with alumni, internal and key constituencies.
Thorough knowledge of the campus, its mission, goals, objectives, programs, achievements, infrastructure and issues of concern.
Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications, tact and political acumen to effectively represent the campus.
Thorough research, analytical and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills and skill to correctly identify real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions.
Skill in project management, including event planning and meeting deadlines.
Proficiency in UC procurement systems and expense protocols.
Thorough knowledge of, and the ability to support, CRM data integrity to enhance donor engagement through research and personalized experiences.
Proven ability to ensure thoughtful, timely stewardship and implementation of content-driven strategies to amplify philanthropic impact.
Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, alumni, business leaders, and community partners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages, reports, and donor outreach materials.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills; comfortable representing the organization at meetings, events, and in the community.
Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
Comfortable working independently while also collaborating as part of a broader development and program team.
A proactive, positive, and mission-driven mindset, with a genuine interest in education, student development, and social impact.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Preferred: Some experience with soliciting gifts or sponsorships, preferably in the $1,000-$5,000 range, with an interest and capacity to grow into managing mid-level gifts ($5,000-$25,000).
3-5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, alumni relations, community engagement, nonprofit development, or a related field.
Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems (e.
g.
, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar) is a plus.
Special Conditions: Limited local travel in the Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego County areas Total Compensation In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding.
These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.
Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $75,000- $90,000 (Annual).
Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community.
As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - ***********
uci.
edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.
php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
For more information, please contact Human Resources at ************** or eec@uci.
edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
$75k-90k yearly 60d+ ago
Associate Director, Nutrition
University of California System 4.6
Los Angeles, CA jobs
General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule will vary based on departmental needs Posted Date 11/21/2025 Salary Range: $105700 - 234500 Annually Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
27657
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The AssociateDirector provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of the hospital's food and nutrition services. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered meals that align with clinical objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence. Operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the director leads a multidisciplinary team within a process-driven framework focused on continuous quality improvement, sustainability, and innovation.
Duties include oversight of patient meal services, retail food outlets, catering operations, and clinical nutrition coordination and/or partnerships. Ability to extend competencies across one or more sites within the system standardizing processes, programs, and operational policies. This role is instrumental in aligning food and nutrition services with hospital-wide goals, enhancing patient satisfaction, and maintaining full compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and local health regulations. Recognized for strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and the ability to exceed performance targets, the Foodservice Director drives forward a culture of excellence, accountability, and service innovation.
Job Qualifications
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* CDM or RD certification
* ServSafe certification
* Bachelor's Degree
* Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
* Ability to convey information clearly and persuasively to staff, management, and stakeholders. Skilled in negotiating with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and resolve conflicts. Proficient in presenting ideas and updates to groups, including team meetings and executive briefings.
* Expertise in using foodservice management software for inventory, ordering, and operational efficiency. In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and health regulations. Familiarity with kitchen equipment operation and maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency.
* Ability to analyze operational data, including sales trends and customer feedback, to drive decision-making and improvements. Proficient in identifying issues and developing effective solutions to enhance operational performance. Skilled in setting and evaluating performance metrics to assess success and areas for improvement.
* Understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural backgrounds and dietary needs, incorporating them into menu planning and service. Ability to foster an inclusive work environment where all staff feel valued and respected.
* Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience for all patrons. Ability to gather and act on customer feedback to continually improve food quality and service standards. Skilled in tailoring services and menu options to meet the specific needs and preferences of diverse customer groups.
* Demonstrates a high level of motivation to achieve goals and exceed expectations without requiring constant supervision. Consistently dependable in completing tasks on time and maintaining a high level of performance, even under challenging conditions. Ability to set and pursue ambitious goals with persistence and resilience.
* Maintains composure and effectiveness in high-pressure situations, ensuring quality and efficiency are upheld. Skilled in employing stress management techniques to handle multiple tasks and deadlines without compromising performance. Ability to bounce back from setbacks and maintain productivity and focus despite stressors.
* Ability to understand and relate to the emotions and perspectives of others, fostering positive relationships and team cohesion. Skilled in addressing and resolving interpersonal conflicts in a constructive and diplomatic manner. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, building strong, cooperative relationships to achieve common goals.
* Upholds high ethical standards and practices honesty and transparency in all interactions and decisions. Takes responsibility for actions and decisions, ensuring accountability and trustworthiness in all professional conduct. Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion and care.
* Ability to convey information clearly and effectively to various audiences, including staff, customers, and stakeholders. Skilled in listening actively and empathetically to understand concerns and feedback, fostering open and effective communication. Capable of influencing and persuading others through effective verbal and written communication.
* Fosters a culture that encourages creativity, continuous improvement, and the implementation of new ideas, technologies, and processes that drive organizational excellence and adaptability. Proactively seeks and evaluates new ideas, methods, and technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and service delivery. Continuously monitors industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
* Leads and facilitates organizational change initiatives by effectively planning, communicating, and managing transitions to minimize disruption and maximize engagement. Engages stakeholders at all levels to build support and ensure alignment with organizational goals throughout the change process. Utilizes data and feedback to monitor progress, adjust, and sustain improvements post-implementation.
$75k-108k yearly est. 16d ago
Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Advancement, Corporate and Foundation Relations
University of Southern California 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
Associate Vice President of Health Sciences Advancement, Corporate and Foundation Relations
USC is seeking an accomplished advancement strategist and fundraising leader to drive transformative corporate and foundation giving across the university's health enterprise. The Associate Vice President of Health Sciences Advancement, Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) will serve as a trusted partner to the Vice President for Health Sciences Advancement, providing strategic oversight of all corporate and foundation relations efforts, campaign planning, and fundraising operations across the Health Sciences enterprise. This role has been designed to strengthen USC's philanthropic impact in health innovation, expand institutional partnerships, and align fundraising efforts with the university's broader research and academic mission.
About the Role
The Associate Vice President will provide leadership and direction for Health Sciences Advancement (HSA), overseeing programs that support major, principal, and transformational gift fundraising from corporations and foundations. Serving as the lead strategist for Health Sciences corporate and foundation philanthropy, the Associate Vice President will partner closely with leadership across USC's five health schools, clinical departments, and research centers to identify opportunities, build partnerships, and secure impactful investments that advance USC's health priorities.
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Health Sciences Advancement, this individual will develop and execute a comprehensive CFR campaign business plan, integrating philanthropic and sponsored research initiatives in partnership with the Offices of Sponsored Research and Contracts and Grants. The Associate Vice President will manage a robust portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects and will travel regionally, nationally, and internationally to cultivate and steward relationships that expand the university's health research and academic footprint.
This is a hybrid position under USC's current work arrangement plan and will be based in Los Angeles.
University Advancement is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all, where all advancement staff and our stakeholders have the opportunity to connect, belong, and grow while supporting the University of Southern California's mission, values, and goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction for Health Sciences Advancement, overseeing programs that drive major, principal, and transformational corporate and foundation gifts.
Serve as the lead strategist for corporate and foundation relations across USC's Health Sciences enterprise, advancing institutional fundraising goals through collaborative and innovative approaches.
Develop and implement a comprehensive CFR campaign business plan and portfolio in partnership with the Vice President and senior leadership team for Health Sciences Advancement.
Work collaboratively with the Offices of Sponsored Research and Contracts and Grants to align private philanthropy with sponsored research, promoting the growth of USC's health research portfolio.
Collaborate closely with deans, faculty, clinical department chairs, clinicians and center and institute directors across the five Health Sciences schools, Health System and other USC schools that conduct health related research and programs to identify funding opportunities, generate support, and maintain alignment with institutional priorities.
Manage and actively solicit a portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects to secure significant philanthropic support.
Build and maintain strong relationships with advancement colleagues across the university, including central advancement teams, ensuring strategic coordination of corporate and foundation partnerships.
Oversee stewardship and communications protocols for Health Sciences corporate and foundation donors at all levels, ensuring meaningful engagement and recognition.
Identify and address operational vulnerabilities, implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, innovation, and team performance.
Manage and develop staff and senior leaders within the Health Sciences Advancement team, fostering an inclusive culture of accountability, trust, and collaboration.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field (combined education and experience may substitute for minimum education)
10 years of progressively responsible experience with university development/advancement setting
Experience in health sciences fundraising, preferably within an academic medical or research environment
Proven record of cultivating and soliciting major, principal, and transformational gifts from corporations and foundations
Demonstrated experience building and managing high-performing teams, fostering an environment of transparency, accountability, and collaboration
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders, faculty, and philanthropists
Exceptional judgment, political acumen, and discretion in handling sensitive and high-profile matters
Experience managing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and driving results in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with office management and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Skype).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in business, communications, higher education administration, or a related field
12 years of progressively responsible experience within university development/advancement setting
Extensive experience leading advancement teams and fundraising campaigns within higher education or health-related organizations
Expert knowledge of university advancement practices, corporate and foundation giving strategies, and trends in health research philanthropy
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership and faculty to develop strategic fundraising initiatives
Experience integrating sponsored research and philanthropic funding to advance institutional priorities
Track record of fostering cross-functional collaboration and leading organizational change to achieve transformative results.
Required Documents and Additional Information
Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $254,735 - $400,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
To support faculty and staff well-being, USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents' health, wealth, and future. These benefits are available as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience: 10 years in university development and/or advancement
Minimum Skills: Proven experience with cultivation and solicitation of major gifts from a variety of donors (e.g., individuals, corporations, foundations). Demonstrated experience interacting with a broad spectrum of leaders and community members, exercising diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion. Excellent written and oral communication skills, advanced political acumen, and exemplary attention to detail. Ability to build, develop and manage high-performing teams, fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, deftly handle time-sensitive matters, meet strict deadlines, and accomplish high-profile and sometimes confidential tasks. Experience with office management software/tools (e.g., Google suite, Slack, Skype).
Preferred Education: Master's degree
Preferred Experience: 12 years
Preferred Skills: Demonstrated experience with senior leadership in an academic or business environment and sophisticated philanthropists. Experience in health sciences fundraising, preferably in an academic medical setting. Expert knowledge of current and emerging higher education issues and relevant essential rules, policies, laws, and best practices.
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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 **************, or by email at *************. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Notice of Non-discrimination
Employment Equity
Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report
USC is a smoke-free environment
Digital Accessibility
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$103k-149k yearly est. Auto-Apply 58d ago
Senior Director, Clinical Risk Management - Risk Management - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
University of Southern California 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
The Senior Director, Integrated Risk Management, is responsible for designing and executing the Keck Medicine of USC Office of Integrated Risk Management at the direction of the Executive Administrator. This position will demonstrate the leadership, innovation, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor the Health System's Clinical Risk. Senior Director will facilitate the identification of risk management trends across various entities and will be directly responsible for the data strategy and management required to build an integrated picture of system risk. In addition, the Senior Director will provide subject matter expertise support to both Hospital and Medical Group Risk Managers and Directors across Keck Medicine to establish best practices for adoption and assure the organization's policies and procedures are in full compliance with applicable regulations. The Senior Director is a key contributor to the development of the Health System's Risk Management Plan and ensures alignment across the system with its objectives. This role will demand excellent interpersonal skills, and he or she must be able to communicate authentically and diplomatically with a variety of leaders across all levels of the organization. The Senior Director will oversee clinical risk Directors and Managers and provide daily oversight of all clinical risk activities within each location. The Senior Director will coordinate with the Executive Administrator, Senior Director of Claims, Director of Safety and Loss Control to complete the Annual Risk Plan.
Essential Duties:
Leadership • Responsible for leading the development and execution of the Clinical Risk Management Team. • Responsible for the overall leadership in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating operational risk across Keck Medicine of USC. • Leads the organization in the identification and formulation of best practice procedures for the prevention of risk and response to adverse patient events. • Provides subject matter expertise support to Risk Managers and Directors, Hospitals and Medical Groups, across Keck Medicine of USC. • Key contributor to the development of the Health System Risk Plan and leads operational efforts aligning its objectives across Keck Medicine. • Oversees and provides consultation for the Culture of Safety Journey in coordination with the Directors for Keck Professionalism Program, Team STEPPS, Care for the Caregiver, SCORE Sensitive Exam/Procedures and Adverse Event Management. • Coordinates with Claims and Risk Finance Team.
Legal/Regulatory: • Maintains current knowledge of applicable State and Federal regulations. • Ensuring System Risk Management policies and procedures are in compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations. • Cooperate with General Counsel to coordinate the investigation of events that could give rise to legal liability. • Provide guidance and expertise to the Clinical Risk Management of the Keck Medicine of USC Enterprise: ◦ Oversee high level incident reporting trends and provide recommendations for proactive means to address. ◦ Hold Risk team members accountable for the incident reporting system. ◦ Provide recommendations for safety, sentinel, never events. ◦ Lead the SERC/Root Cause Analysis Process, delegate when appropriate. ◦ Maintain membership in governance/committees to provide Risk Management consultation towards policies, initiatives, and activity at Keck Medicine of USC ◦ Provide risk consult recommendations when requested. • Continue and Innovate Office of Integrated Risk Management with Best Practices: ◦ Continue projects such as Risk Rounding internal to risk, Department protocol re-design, Great Catch program, or as Risk plan indicates ◦ Identify gaps in best practices and implement, as appropriate, to the Office of Integrated Risk Management or for the Keck Medicine of USC enterprise in efforts of risk mitigation
Information Technology: • Responsible for the development of a data strategy that informs key leadership and the Governing Board of an integrated picture of System Risk. • Interprets metrics from across the system to identify System trends related to Risk Management to support proactive identification and monitoring. • Responsible for consultation to Risk Divisions on data management and analysis of Health System Risk Metrics. • Grow the Data Analytics usage of the Office of Integrated Risk Management ◦ Continue and oversee expansion of data for meaningful use within the organization. ◦ Hold Risk team member(s) accountable for providing reports, as appropriate, in a timely manner. ◦ Innovate the use of data to empower decisions across the enterprise to make impactful change.
Fiscal/Budgetary: • Responsible for the management of Health System Integrated Risk Management Budget. • Ensures resource utilization in a cost-effective manner.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills necessary for effective collaboration with individuals across all levels of the Health System. • Promotes authentic and diplomatic communication necessary for the successful implementation of system-wide Risk Management objectives. • Demonstrates skill in clearly communicating complex problems and objectives across various levels from informal to the System Board.
Education and Training • Responsible for identifying and coordinating strategic educational training opportunities across the health system for faculty and staff. • Develop Educational Programming standardization and identify areas needing further training: • Coordinate and identify areas requiring education on Risk Management preventative strategies, patient safety, and Culture of Safety. • Present to identified areas as expert. • Hold Risk team member(s) accountable for continuing efforts to educate on the importance of incident reporting and patient safety. • Continue efforts in building robust intranet site for the Office of Integrated Risk Management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Req Degree in a related field.
Req 5 years Five years of experience in increasingly responsible positions within Risk Management, Legal, and/or Clinical Setting
Req Experience managing in a complex organization with a variety of stakeholders required.
Req Demonstrated experience in providing support for risk management leadership in both the medical group and hospital setting.
Req Excellent data management and analysis skills required
Req Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of constituents.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pref Masters or J.D. Degree in a related field.
Pref Experience in designing and executing a Health System-level Risk Management program.
Pref Experience at an Academic Medical Center.
Pref Certification - Job Relevant CPHRM Certification preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The annual base salary range for this position is $174,720.00 - $288,288.00. 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.
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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 **************, or by email at *************. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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$174.7k-288.3k yearly Auto-Apply 47d ago
Regional Operations Director, Ambulatory Administration (Orthopedic Surgery)South Bay - Ambulatory Admin - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
University of Southern California 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
The Regional Operations Director (ROD) is responsible for overseeing the overall management of multiple facilities in designated areas including financial management, risk management, quality assurance compliance, patient care management, and teammate management. The ROD provides leadership and direction to assure safe, efficient, therapeutic and ethical patient care and positive teammate relations. He/She has full supervisory responsibilities for Clinic Managers within their assigned region and regional office coordination including but not limited to hiring, termination, disciplinary procedures, mentoring, professional development, annual review, salary increases. The Regional Operations Director defines and achieves operational and financial goals for practices under his or her direct supervision. Analyzes data and information to increase access and growth, reduce costs, and create efficiencies within each department. Engages in process improvement, program and system implementation, and facility projects to support and meet the Keck Medicine of USC goals and objectives. The Regional Operations Director ensures timely feedback and suggests solutions concerning Press Ganey results and CGCAPS customer service scores regarding satisfaction of team members, providers, and patients. The ROD operationalizes the growth and development of the practice(s) and new service opportunities by utilizing the proper allocation of resources and sound financial management. He/she also offers leadership and guidance to managers under his or her supervision, effectively delegating responsibilities and duties. Achieves a collaborative working environment.
Essential Duties:
Maintain a liaison relationship between the Keck Medicine of USC Ambulatory Services, the Office of Revenue Cycle Management and the Keck Medical Center through attendance at meetings and through both written and oral communication
Ensure prompt corrective action is implemented with cost, safety and patient care as priorities for the facilities, equipment and systems
Oversee design and construction of new units and unit expansions/renovations
Participate with due diligence team for potential acquisitions either within or outside the division or the region
Oversee the transitional process of new acquisitions either within or outside the division or the region
Develop and maintain an open line of communication with administrators and staff through staff meetings or written memorandums
Understand and follow all organizational patient and employment policies and procedures
Understand the idiosyncrasies of a multi-specialty clinic and establish protocols and workflows that are complimentary and not detrimental to each specialty and sub-specialty.
Identify commonalities and/or areas of opportunity to further align KMC on consistent practices, whether it be administrative, financial or clinical.
Moderate travel required to various site locations
Financial Management
Work with Clinic Managers and supervisors to formulate site specific budget and work with finance to develop regional budget of overall operational expenses in accordance with policies
Review, authorize and monitor expenditure reports in accordance with policies and procedures
Prepare and submit exceptions to budgetary compliance to the Associate Administrator
Provide training on policies and procedures to staff (including new Facility Administrators) to ensure compliance with financial standards
Review payroll reports for compliance with HR laws and regulatory agency policies
Review patient and treatment charge reports to ensure ethical, accurate, and timely submission of charges for the region
Define and establish goals for practice with Ambulatory leadership and practice leadership. Implement changes and/or additions as necessary.
Analyze and report current workload and census statistics of patients/day through the use billing and registration systems. In order to capture accurate information, it is important to direct the staff in properly using these systems.
Work closely with the Patient Business Office to assure timely submission of charge documents, provide information on new physicians, provide information on new services and supplies, work w/ office in developing rates for the new services and supplies.
Using census statistics, telephone statistics and taking into account absences, holidays and vacation time, determine the correct level of staffing required to optimize patient care and fiscal integrity while meeting the TJC requirements.
Review the organizational goals, patient care standards according to JCAHO and University policies and administrative requirements of the practice to plan and prepare the annual budget with the Associate Administrator, Chief Ambulatory Officer and financial leadership team.
Encourage communication through weekly staff meetings, individual meetings, Manager and Supervisor meetings. Assure that changes in policy and procedures are communicated both up and down the chain of command.
Provide ongoing evaluation of all operating systems. Using management tools (e.g. patient experience, benchmarking. ) to refine and improve existing systems.
Ensure compliance of on-site cashiering services in the practice. This includes reviewing reports, working with General Accounting to assure that proper paperwork is submitted, ensuring that there is separation of duties with regard to collecting payments, charge document reconciliation, preparing receipts and cash reports.
Risk Management/Quality Assurance Compliance
Ensure that each unit meets all internal and external Standards of Conduct as well as all legal and regulatory requirements
Ensure that appropriate state and federal agency compliance is reported. (i.e. Medicare, State Licensing Boards, etc.)
Coordinate internal audit visits, data collection and reporting per organizational policy
Ensure the creation and implementation of any corrective action needed as a result of internal or external quality assurance, Medicare, OSHA, CDPH, TJC or other governing agency audit
Ensure compliance with state Worker Compensation and OSHA safety training requirements
Oversee quality assurance activities (timely reporting, follow-up, distribution)
Oversee compliance with organizational policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (Medicare or other governing agencies)
Oversee compliance with state or federal regulations of the Injury Prevention and Safety Training Program
Patient Care Management
Participate with Ambulatory CNO, Regional Medical Director, or USC Care CMO as indicated and local management to ensure suitable treatment modality for all patients
Ensure that policies and procedures are in place and followed for continuity of planned care when patients are transferred to other facilities
Participate with Ambulatory Nurse Executive, Regional Medical Director, or USC Care CMO as indicated in development and revision of patient care policies and procedures manuals
Ensure proactive, high quality communication with physicians, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care
Work directly with the manager and/or director on the scheduling of appointments, locally and within the Access Center, to ensure a steady patient flow and productive patient-physician clinic relationship. Work w/ physicians and staff in assuring that the physicians have adequate availability to meet requirements and internal Department standards.
Manage the practices registration services to ensure compliance with USC Care and Hospital /University policies. Ensure that all required components are completed to ensure proper billings and collections. This includes making sure that insurance information is complete and accurate.
Work with Managers, Supervisors and Ambulatory leadership to coordinate clinics nursing services while assuring compliance with TJC standards. This includes adequate staffing plans and staffing contingency plans.
Work with Managers, supervisors, IT and Ambulatory leadership to assure practices are in compliance with any and all quality and financial metrics (i.e. MIPS) by performing periodic audit of records. Work with the Regional Medical Director or USC Care CMO and individual physicians to support compliance.
Facilitate room utilization and assuring exam rooms are assigned and rooms are utilized appropriately.
Work with Facilities and Clinical Engineering to assure the proper functioning of all patient care equipment.
Utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to ambulatory patient population.
Employee Management
Ensure that management staff understand basic wage and hour laws, federal, state and local laws and regulations, Medicare, and legislation affecting employment in outpatient and nursing services
Plan, organize and supervise all clinical and support staff(s) to ensure high quality, cost effective patient care
Direct and approve staffing plans to promote the maximum use of all personnel and the reduction or addition of staff based upon patient load ratios and organizational outpatient guidelines
Ensure that continuing education programs are offered to keep staff up to date on nursing practices, universal precautions, worker/patient safety etc.
Responsible for all employee activity such as hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, salary increases, and disciplinary actions with appropriate approvals from the Executive Administrator and HR Administrator; includes all bonuses, performance reviews, employee performance management, compensation reviews, etc.
Ensure that the performance evaluation program meets organizational guidelines and that personnel files are maintained
Conduct regular staff meetings with Clinic Administrators or other program facilitators as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Req Bachelor's Degree Degree in a related field
Req 5 years Healthcare progressive management experience.
Req Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Req Ability to define and achieve operational and financial goals for practices under his or her direct supervision.
Req Able to analyzes data and information to increase access and growth, reduce costs, and create efficiencies within each department.
Req Engages in process improvement, program and system implementation, and facility projects to support and meet goals and objectives.
Req Knowledge of Press Ganey results and CGCAPS customer service scores regarding satisfaction of team members, providers, and patients.
Req Knowledgeable in utilizing proper allocation of resources and sound financial management for the growth and development of the practice(s) and new service opportunities.
Req Excellent leadership skills to guide managers under their supervision to effectively delegate responsibilities and duties.
Req Ability to achieves a collaborative working environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pref Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred
Pref Master's degree Degree in a related field
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The annual base salary range for this position is $133,120.00 - $219,648.00. 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.
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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 **************, or by email at *************. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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$133.1k-219.6k yearly Auto-Apply 27d ago
Chief Operations & Financial Officer
Stanford University 4.5
Associate director job at Stanford University
**Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United States** Administration Post Date Dec 08, 2025 Requisition # 107877 **Stanford Graduate School of Business** Stanford'sGraduate School of Business(GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world.
The Office of the Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the **Chief Operations & Financial Officer** , the school's principal advisor to the Dean on all financial and administrative matters.
This role provides strategic leadership for the school's infrastructure and administrative functions, ensuring that financial, human, and physical resources are aligned with the GSB's mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change the world. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Chief Operations & Financial Officer oversees a team of more than 120 employees and works closely with senior leaders across Stanford University. This is an especially exciting moment to join the GSB as it celebrates its centennial and welcomes newly appointed leadership committed to shaping the next decade and beyond.
In addition to overseeing the school's operational enterprise, the Chief Operations & Financial Officer serves as fiduciary for the Stanford GSB Business School Trust, which oversees a diversified portfolio of early-stage and growth investments, guiding long-term strategies that sustain the school's excellence and global impact.
**Your primary responsibilities* include:**
Institutional Leadership & Administration
+ Serve as the chief steward of the school's operations, providing strategic and operational leadership across finance, human resources, facilities, information technology, faculty support, and compliance. Lead six senior functional heads to ensure alignment, accountability, and excellence across all administrative areas.
+ Oversee the school's financial and budgetary health, including long-range financial planning, consolidated budget development, capital planning, and endowment and reserve management. Ensure strong financial controls, transparent reporting, and effective forecasting to sustain the school's mission and strategic priorities.
+ Direct the administrative and organizational infrastructure that supports teaching, research, and community life, including HR operations, performance management, and staff development while championing continuous improvement, service excellence, and a culture of collaboration and accountability.
+ Lead the planning, development, and maintenance of the school's physical and digital environments, including facilities, safety programs, emergency preparedness, and technology systems. Oversee capital projects, space utilization and continuity of business operations to support a safe, sustainable, and innovative campus.
+ Partner with faculty and academic administration to ensure classroom, research, and office support needs are met efficiently and effectively.
+ Represent the GSB in university-wide policy, planning, and operational forums, collaborating with senior university leaders to shape institution-wide administrative initiatives and share best practices.
Fiduciary & Investment Stewardship
+ Serve as fiduciary for the Stanford GSB Business School Trust, ensuring its investments, programs and distributions advance the school's long-term priorities and financial sustainability.
+ Oversee the Trust's investment portfolio, including early-stage and growth company holdings, in partnership with external managers, trustees, and advisors.
+ Provide financial oversight for special programs and initiatives supported by Trust investments, ensuring prudent risk management, transparency, and compliance.
*The above statements reflect the general nature and level of work; they are not an exhaustive list of duties.
**To be successful in this position, you will bring:**
+ Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience in administrative, operational and financial management or combination of education and relevant experience.
+ Mastery across financial stewardship, operational leadership, and investment oversight, with the financial expertise as the essential foundation for this role.
+ Advanced financial expertise in budget planning, accounting, forecasting, and capital management.
+ Proven operational leadership experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary administrative functions, with the ability to drive alignment, service excellence, and organizational effectiveness at scale.
+ Demonstrated excellence in strategic leadership, organizational management, and financial stewardship.
+ High level of diplomacy in influencing and aligning stakeholders across a complex, matrixed organization.
+ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment at all levels.
+ Strong analytical rigor, organizational skill, and attention to detail.
+ Broad understanding of information technology systems and infrastructure.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty and anticipate evolving academic needs.
**In addition, preferred requirements include:**
+ Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
+ Experience spanning private, public, or nonprofit sectors, ideally with exposure to higher education or mission-driven organizations.
+ Familiarity with endowment or trust management and investment governance.
+ Passion for the mission of higher education and the transformational impact of the Stanford GSB.
The expected pay range for this position is $400,000 to $480,000 per year.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (***************************************************** provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
**Why Stanford is for You**
Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from a breadth of educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
+ Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
+ A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
+ A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
+ Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
+ Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you. **How to Apply**
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.
_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._
_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a_ _contact form_ _._
_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._
Additional Information
+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4179**
+ **Employee Status: Regular**
+ **Grade: O**
+ **Requisition ID: 107877**
+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**
$121k-178k yearly est. 45d ago
Chief Operations & Financial Officer
Stanford University 4.5
Associate director job at Stanford University
Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world.
The Office of the Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) seeks an exceptional leader to serve as the Chief Operations & Financial Officer, the school's principal advisor to the Dean on all financial and administrative matters.
This role provides strategic leadership for the school's infrastructure and administrative functions, ensuring that financial, human, and physical resources are aligned with the GSB's mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change the world. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Chief Operations & Financial Officer oversees a team of more than 120 employees and works closely with senior leaders across Stanford University. This is an especially exciting moment to join the GSB as it celebrates its centennial and welcomes newly appointed leadership committed to shaping the next decade and beyond.
In addition to overseeing the school's operational enterprise, the Chief Operations & Financial Officer serves as fiduciary for the Stanford GSB Business School Trust, which oversees a diversified portfolio of early-stage and growth investments, guiding long-term strategies that sustain the school's excellence and global impact.
Your primary responsibilities* include:
Institutional Leadership & Administration
* Serve as the chief steward of the school's operations, providing strategic and operational leadership across finance, human resources, facilities, information technology, faculty support, and compliance. Lead six senior functional heads to ensure alignment, accountability, and excellence across all administrative areas.
* Oversee the school's financial and budgetary health, including long-range financial planning, consolidated budget development, capital planning, and endowment and reserve management. Ensure strong financial controls, transparent reporting, and effective forecasting to sustain the school's mission and strategic priorities.
* Direct the administrative and organizational infrastructure that supports teaching, research, and community life, including HR operations, performance management, and staff development while championing continuous improvement, service excellence, and a culture of collaboration and accountability.
* Lead the planning, development, and maintenance of the school's physical and digital environments, including facilities, safety programs, emergency preparedness, and technology systems. Oversee capital projects, space utilization and continuity of business operations to support a safe, sustainable, and innovative campus.
* Partner with faculty and academic administration to ensure classroom, research, and office support needs are met efficiently and effectively.
* Represent the GSB in university-wide policy, planning, and operational forums, collaborating with senior university leaders to shape institution-wide administrative initiatives and share best practices.
Fiduciary & Investment Stewardship
* Serve as fiduciary for the Stanford GSB Business School Trust, ensuring its investments, programs and distributions advance the school's long-term priorities and financial sustainability.
* Oversee the Trust's investment portfolio, including early-stage and growth company holdings, in partnership with external managers, trustees, and advisors.
* Provide financial oversight for special programs and initiatives supported by Trust investments, ensuring prudent risk management, transparency, and compliance.
* The above statements reflect the general nature and level of work; they are not an exhaustive list of duties.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
* Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience in administrative, operational and financial management or combination of education and relevant experience.
* Mastery across financial stewardship, operational leadership, and investment oversight, with the financial expertise as the essential foundation for this role.
* Advanced financial expertise in budget planning, accounting, forecasting, and capital management.
* Proven operational leadership experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary administrative functions, with the ability to drive alignment, service excellence, and organizational effectiveness at scale.
* Demonstrated excellence in strategic leadership, organizational management, and financial stewardship.
* High level of diplomacy in influencing and aligning stakeholders across a complex, matrixed organization.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment at all levels.
* Strong analytical rigor, organizational skill, and attention to detail.
* Broad understanding of information technology systems and infrastructure.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty and anticipate evolving academic needs.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
* Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
* Experience spanning private, public, or nonprofit sectors, ideally with exposure to higher education or mission-driven organizations.
* Familiarity with endowment or trust management and investment governance.
* Passion for the mission of higher education and the transformational impact of the Stanford GSB.
The expected pay range for this position is $400,000 to $480,000 per year.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (***************************************************** provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from a breadth of educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
* Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
* A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support.
* A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
* Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
* Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
How to Apply
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information
* Schedule: Full-time
* Job Code: 4179
* Employee Status: Regular
* Grade: O
* Requisition ID: 107877
* Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
$121k-178k yearly est. 45d ago
cGMP Associate Director, Process Development
University of Southern California 4.1
Los Angeles, CA jobs
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.
USC's Keck School of Medicine, cGMP Department is seeking a dynamic individual to foster and enhance the translation and manufacturing of cell and gene therapies and other biological products for internal/external users. The AssociateDirector of Process Development (cGMP) is responsible for all aspects of operations related to the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) laboratory, including manufacturing and process development activities, in order to ensure that project deliverables meet schedule, cost, scope, quality, and safety and ensuring continuous improvement by engaging all employees.
Job Accountabilities:
Develops and implements strategies that proactively identify and mitigate risks. Establishes strategic goals and objectives for product manufacturing operations. Enhances and supports cross-functional interactions and activity prioritization. Regularly ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Oversees the implementation of project plans (e.g., process and assay development and qualification), support tech transfer of processes to cGMP manufacturing and assays to QC. Develops and reviews SOPs, protocols and technical reports.
Works closely with internal/external stakeholders to ensure project success and competition. Coaches and develops staff and coordinates departmental hiring/staffing plans. Identifies improvement opportunities to optimize workflows and eliminate inefficiencies. Establishes metrics and reports on the state of cGMP operations to senior management.
Participates in vendor management and qualification visits as needed. Attends regular meetings with management discussing progress reports, facility needs and other required items.
Ensures timely delivery of project goals and creates periodic progress reports summarizing status and potential risks. Assists with design and delivery of training courses. Stays current with new/emerging technologies and approaches, leveraging the latest industry knowledge to facilitate opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics. Creates staff development opportunities, reads and contributes to journals, and participates in professional organizations, meetings, conferences, seminars, and training courses.
Lead process development and optimization efforts of cell therapy products, including the design and production of viral vectors. Support assay development and qualification for product testing.
Lead technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing and quality control, ensuring efficient scaling and implementation. Develop and review SOPs, protocols and process development reports. Authoring CMC documentation.
Oversee lab setup and work with cGMP facility management to allocate resources and infrastructure for efficient project execution.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate:
Master's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., pharmaceutical, biologics). Four years of cellular or biological manufacturing experience (e.g., process development and analytical methods). Proven experience in leadership/management roles. Demonstrated experience in academic administration and quality management. Solid knowledge base in Good Manufacturing Practices (e.g., cGMPs, GLPs, GDPs), cellular and gene therapies, translational research, and the business of science. Demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor and in dynamic team environments. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
This is a 3 year fixed-term position.
Salary:
The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000. 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 candidates'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.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
Minimum Education: Master's degree Pharmaceutical Sciences Or Master's degree in related field(s)
Minimum Experience: 4 years of cellular or biological manufacturing experience (e.g., process development and analytical methods).
Minimum Skills:
1. Master's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., pharmaceutical, biologics).
2. Proven experience in leadership/management roles.
3. Demonstrated experience in academic administration and quality management.
4. Solid knowledge base in Good Manufacturing Practices (e.g., cGMPs, GLPs, GDPs), cellular and gene therapies, translational research, and the business of science.
5. Demonstrated ability to work as an individual contributor and in dynamic team environments.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Education: Doctorate Biotechnology Or Doctorate in related field(s)
Preferred Experience: 6 years
Preferred Skills:
1. Doctorate in biotechnology or other related life science disciplines.
2. Experience and knowledge of standard operating procedures in cGMP laboratory settings.
3. Ability to drive vendor selection and engagement, manage relationships, evaluate vendor data, document test plans, and develop deployment workbooks.
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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