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Morehouse School of Medicine · 2 days ago

Director, Department Administrator

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a leading academic medical center focused on health equity for vulnerable populations. The Director of Administration and Finance will play a strategic role in developing financial plans and managing budgets to support the goals of the More In Common Alliance (MiCA) with CommonSpirit Health.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and coordinating major financial reporting and budgeting activities for the More In Common Alliance

In concert with MICA leadership, will define, develop, and execute the business and financial plans of UME, GME, and philanthropic donations for the More in Common Alliance (MiCA) with Morehouse School of Medicine

The incumbent will direct the financial strategy and day-to-day operations of the MiCA partnership, working with local and national partners to ensure the initial and ongoing ACGME accreditation of programs

Lead the development and execution of the financial plan to support the strategic plan of MICA, optimizing the use of educational and financial resources to meet the vision and mission of MICA/MSM

Consult with management to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the More In Common Alliance

Analyzes data to identify areas of progress or trends, draws conclusions, and develops recommendations for management consideration

Serve as a Member of the UME, GME, and Research Workstreams, participating as needed and providing financial forecasting and analytics specific to the work stream

Manage the budget for MICA, ensuring accurate record keeping and providing support documentation to the CSH financial team

Makes recommendations to management related to long-range financial and cash flow analyses

Prepares and analyzes statistical and financial reports, financial statements, and supporting schedules

Keeps the Chief Administrative Officer informed of account status, authorizes expenditures, and identifies cost-effective alternatives

Monitor and coordinate financial management information for residency/fellowship support of the newly established MICA residencies with the Finance Department

Includes coordination with all affiliated agreements of the MiCA partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine

Ensures compliance with institutional financial policies and reporting requirements

Prepares, processes, and monitors budgets, project proposals, records, and invoices

Determines and recommends options for addressing budget issues

Analyzes data to identify areas of progress or trends, draws conclusions, and develops recommendations for management consideration

Provides high-level administrative support to MICA

Provides broad leadership and discretion as a liaison between MICA and department/unit leadership

Common Spirit leadership and other institutional areas

Resolve resident/fellow billing and reimbursement at all training sites that participate in the Single Source

Ensure the provision of timely and complete information on residents and fellows across the MiCA Finance infrastructure, allowing for the appropriate review and submission of the Medicare cost report can take place

Serve as a liaison and partner to MSM leadership and organizations (Finance, Operations, HR) and to Common Spirit cross-functional leadership

Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking, and process analysis

Consolidate and analyze financial data considering More In Common Alliance’s goals and financial standing

Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance

Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks

Conduct business studies on past, future, and comparative performance and develop forecast models

Identify trends, advise, and recommend actions based on sound analysis

Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts

Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data

Drive process improvement and policy development

Propose improvements to systems and methods of work and analysis, and contribute to ensuring that they are continuously adapted to business requirements

Collaborates with the Business Office and Accounting Department to oversee department reimbursements

Qualification

Financial managementBudget developmentHealthcare administrationData analysisStrategic planningMulti-taskingInterpersonal skillsTime managementDetail-orientedCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required

Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in academic medicine, higher education, healthcare, or research settings

Demonstrated financial acumen and financial skills for modeling, controls, and budget management

Strong interpersonal and communicative skills

Highly detail-oriented and executes with precision and accuracy

Ability to convey and explain complex information in a simplified way to others

Proficiency in multi-tasking, time management, and in establishing and organizing priorities

Experience in clinical practice operations, research administration, and educational program support

Proven track record in budget development and financial management of department unit funding sources ranging from $10M to 50M

Preferred

A master's degree in healthcare administration, finance, health policy, public health, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred

Previous experience supporting multiple administrative units with varying degrees of complexity