University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 

Department: School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration

Position #: 00731485 – Requisition #:37694

Job Summary:

The position serves as the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) of the Department of Dermatology. The DFA is responsible for the overall financial management and administrative functions of the department. The DFA works closely with the Department Chair and leadership team to fulfill the goal and objectives while ensuring that the Department operates in accordance with University policies and procedures and School of Medicine (SOM) rules. The DFA is responsible for managing the day-to-day and long-term operations of the work unit. This position is responsible for the administration of financial, personnel, research, and administrative operations of the Department of Dermatology.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources-25%

• Oversees human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Finance-25%

• Provide financial oversight, controls, procedures and practices for the development, implementation and management of operational budgets, grants & contracts, endowments, and philanthropic gifts consistent with internal and external compliance and in support of the department’s mission.

• Interpret financial statements; resolve questions/programs and interpret new policies/procedures; assist with and monitor reconciliation of accounts/statements.

• Provide high-level insight of policies in the approval of expenses, travel reimbursements and other procurement needs as required.

• Manage the monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, produce monthly budget performance reports, and analyze financial performance to meet the annual and long-term goals of the department.

• Engage in development activities related to finding new or expanded funding sources and opportunities.

Administration-25%

• Oversee and direct all departmental fiscal, human resources, administrative and operational activities. 

• Partner, collaborate, and provide direction to internal and external stakeholders and partners on financial management, administration, and operations.

• Ensure compliance with compensation models, practices, regulations, and policies.

• Monitor and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance

• Oversee daily departmental activities, including but not limited to: purchasing and accounting, personnel oversight,