Division Administrator - School of Medicine, Pulmonary​/Rheumatology

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Reporting to the Director of the Division of Rheumatology, the Director of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine, and the Department of Medicine Executive Administrator for Academic Affairs, the Division Administrator provides overall administrative direction for the academic, research, education, and financial activities within the Division of Rheumatology and Pulmonary Medicine. This key leader ensures the administrative and financial stability of the Divisions.

He/she works closely with the Division Directors to develop comprehensive budgets for the Division’s University enterprise, and he/she directs financial planning and analysis, faculty salary planning, human resources management, research and office space management, purchasing activities, and capital equipment procurement. This is a non‑clinical administration role. This individual partners with the University’s research administrative shared services to manage a large and complex grant portfolio and negotiate new and renewal grants and contracts.

The Administrator develops long‑term and short‑term strategic goals and objectives for the Divisions. The Administrator addresses human resources issues and is accountable for effectively managing employee performance and providing feedback on an ongoing basis. This individual serves as the primary administrative liaison for the Divisions within the Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, and other affiliates.

• Plans, coordinates, and is responsible for major administrative and clinical activities including grants and contracts, budget planning, financial analysis, data processing operations, and human resources management for at least one division within a department.
• Serves as an autonomous leader with divisional‑level decision‑making authority.
• Collaborates with departmental leadership on budget development without overall budget responsibility.
• Develops plans to ensure that generated clinical revenues increase each year while limiting expenses.
• Works with Department Chair to establish goals and objectives for the department(s); monitors progress towards their achievement.
• Develops and implements various clinical and administrative programs to enhance employees’ skills and to improve the effectiveness of existing clinical services.
• Develops new programs to ensure the growth of the department and to meet the changing demands for new services.
• Acts as a liaison between management and other schools/departments concerning clinical activities and issues. Ensures required record‑keeping is maintained.
• Develops and implements formal training and development programs for staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

• Master’s degree, preferably in business, finance, or related science field, and five years of professional business or management experience which includes experience in a clinical or healthcare environment, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Previous supervisory experience.

NOTE:

This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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