Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) - Biochemistry
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Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) - Biochemistry
Stanford University
Job Number: 81841
Leading the Biomedical Revolution in Precision Health
At Stanford School of Medicine, more than 7500 faculty and staff create our unrivaled atmosphere of interdisciplinary exploration and collaboration which has produced many of the innovations that sparked a biomedical revolution: MRIs, gene splicing, and stem cell medicine were all born on the Stanford Medicine campus. Today, that same atmosphere, amplified by the astounding intellectual and technological capital that surrounds us in Silicon Valley, gives us an unprecedented opportunity to advance human health.
The Department of Biochemistry is bonded by a central interest in understanding fundamental biological questions at the level of how molecules act and interact to accomplish highly complex, intra- and intercellular processes. The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) position serves as the key business leader for the Department of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine, reporting to the Chair of Biochemistry with a secondary reporting relationship to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance & Administration. The successful candidate will partner with the department chair, as well as department faculty, to administer key operational areas, while also setting strategic priorities for goals and initiatives of the department.
For the Department of Biochemistry, the DFA provides leadership and direction for all financial and administrative functions including: budgeting and financial management, strategic planning, human resources, grant and contract administration, academic affairs, facilities/space, compliance, and safety. The DFA manages department operations, establishes the administration's organizational structure and environment and has oversight for administrative policies and procedures in the department.
JOB PURPOSE:
Lead finance and administration operations for a School of Medicine's unit or units (institute and academic department). Manage staff to achieve one or more School of Medicine missions (clinical, research and teaching), goals and objectives. Ensure compliance in all areas. The duties of this position are typically split between 70% operational and 30% strategic.
CORE DUTIES*:
* - Other duties may also be assigned
Preferred Skills:
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and relevant experience. Three years of progressively responsible managerial experience, including financial and budget preparation and two years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Certifications and Licenses:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job:
Location: School of Medicine, California, United States
Schedule:
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To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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