Chief Administrative Officer, Anatomy and Microbiology & Immunology

SRA International - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) oversees all activities related to departmental administration for the Departments of Anatomy and Microbiology & Immunology at UCSF. This role includes managing financial, personnel, systems, research, and facilities management while ensuring compliance with university policies. The CAO is responsible for hiring and retaining a skilled staff, managing departmental resources, and establishing reporting mechanisms for faculty. The position also serves as a liaison between departments and external organizations, participating in both immediate and long-term planning to maximize resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental administration including financial, personnel, systems, research, and facilities management.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Hire and retain a well-trained, efficient, and customer service-oriented staff.
• Manage equipment and space assets of the department.
• Establish and maintain reporting mechanisms for chairs and faculty regarding fiscal and personnel matters.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, university offices, and extramural organizations.
• Participate in planning for the department to maximize limited resources.
• Advise departmental leadership committees and faculty.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 8+ years of directly related experience.
• 7+ years of lead/supervisor/manager experience.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques.
• Strong ability to evaluate complex issues and identify multiple resolution options.
• Knowledge of organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals.
• Skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and influence others.
• Strong project management skills, including managing capital projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with UC and UCSF system-wide policies and procedures.
• Experience in an Academic Medical Center.
• Experience with large organizations.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule allowing for 3 days a week offsite.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.