Director of Research Administration and Revenue Management
Job Summary As the Director of Research Administration and Revenue Management within the Department of Medicine (DOM), this role holds a pivotal position, contributing expertise in financial analysis and strategic financial planning. Reporting directly to the DOM Associate Chair for Administration and the Associate Chair for Finance, the Director is a key member of the central administration senior leadership team entrusted with the following core responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Analysis: The Director takes the lead in conducting advanced financial analysis, playing a crucial role in developing, interpreting, and implementing financial concepts. This involves in-depth financial planning, resource allocation, and budget control strategies to ensure the department's fiscal health. By employing financial modeling, trend analysis, and forecasting techniques, the Director provides invaluable insights that inform strategic decision-making at both departmental and campus levels.
- Strategic Leadership: the Director of Research Administration collaborates closely with the Associate Chairs for Research, the Chair, and other senior and executive leaders, both within the Department of Medicine and at the campus level. The Director contributes to the establishment of visionary strategic plans and objectives related to research. This role is pivotal in ensuring these strategies are effectively executed through subordinate managers and high-performing teams.
- Financial Management and Compliance: In this executive capacity, the Director holds ultimate responsibility for directing financial management, internal controls, compliance, and risk management pertaining to sponsored funding across all department sites, including the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). Proactively assessing financial risk, the Director establishes robust systems and procedures to safeguard organizational assets. This includes identifying potential financial vulnerabilities, formulating risk mitigation strategies, and implementing policies that ensure financial compliance and resilience.
- Team Leadership: As the leader of a dynamic team of ten FTEs in the Department of Medicine and Co-leadership for another nine FTEs in the UCSF Office of Clinical Trials Activation, the Director must inspire excellence, foster collaboration, and drive the achievement of ambitious goals. Additionally, the Director's advisory oversight of over 50+ finance and research administration staff employees across the Department is crucial in guiding their efforts towards optimal performance.
- Resource Allocation Expertise: Drawing on a deep understanding of financial analytics, the Director excels in resource allocation. This involves developing and executing resource allocation plans, optimizing the deployment of financial resources, and making data-driven recommendations for annual resource allocations and future requirements. The Director's ability to discern patterns and opportunities within financial data is instrumental in ensuring efficient resource utilization.
- Financial Communication and Advocacy: Excelling in financial communication, the Director bridges the gap between academic departments and central campus offices. By articulating complex financial insights in a clear and persuasive manner, the Director plays a pivotal role in advocating for the department's financial interests and fostering collaborative research endeavors.
- Enhancing Financial Productivity: The Director's strategic vision extends to enhancing financial productivity. Leveraging financial analysis, the Director actively collaborates with faculty providers and leaders to motivate and strategize the generation of Work Relative Value Units (wRVUs) per clinical Full-Time Equivalent (cFTE). This initiative is instrumental in generating the necessary funds to support Divisional operating budgets and advance innovative research projects.
In this role, the Director's financial analysis expertise is a cornerstone for informed decision-making, fiscal responsibility, and the achievement of strategic financial goals. Through advanced financial modeling, astute resource allocation, and proactive risk management, the Director ensures the financial stability and growth of the Department of Medicine while championing the pursuit of groundbreaking research initiatives.
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 $201,300 - $301,900 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM) at UCSF. The DOM has an annual budget of greater than $500M across three sites with over 2,000 employees. The DOM comprises 22% of all UCSF faculty, 26% of the SOM's faculty, and 20% of the SOM budget. For the past 30 years, the DOM has consistently ranked among the top four departments of medicine in the country, and in eight of the past ten years, the department has been the number one recipient of NIH research dollars. Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- 8 or more years of relevant experience
- Minimum 7 years of supervisory/managerial experience
- Previous experience managing clinical revenue
- Previous experience training staff in the areas of pre and post award
- Extensive knowledge of financial policies, practices and systems; budgeting and reporting techniques; fund accounting; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping
- Experience addressing research administration issues in a complex research environment and developing significant research initiatives, proposals and techniques
- Sophisticated service orientation, strong management skills, leadership skills, sound judgment and decision-making, critical thinking, and creative problem solving
- In-depth knowledge of state, federal, university and agency guidelines for research administration
- Original thinking to enhance effective and efficient development of organization-wide programs
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels; ability to interact with diverse populations
- Strong ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Client services oriented; good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to evaluate processes to establish and maintain appropriate accountability structures and strong internal control elements
- Ability to multi-task
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
- Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
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. 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. Job Code and Payroll Title 000213 FINANCIAL ANL MGR 2 Job Category Accounting / Finance, Financial, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Additional Shift Details Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Jun 24, 2025