Barbara Davis Center Director of Finance and Administration at University Of Colorado School Of Medicine in aurora, Colorado

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Barbara Davis Center (BDC) Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) is a full-time position responsible for all administrative and financial activities of the BDC. The DFA works closely with the Executive Director and BDC center leadership to fulfill the center's goals and objectives. The position is accountable for analysis, development and implementation of fiscal and human resource strategies and processes designed to achieve BDC objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities of the DFA may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Finance

• Effectively oversee fiscal responsibilities and the management of all funds of the BDC including grant and contract funds, clinical income, gifts, auxiliary, endowments, and state appropriations. Monitors and controls revenue and expenditure activity for each source of funds.
• Facilitate financial planning and analysis and implement solutions regarding allocations impacting facilities, personnel, and operational procedures ensuring compliance with all regulating bodies.

Strategy

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of the center's long-term strategic plan, aligning with the broader goals of the Anschutz Medical Campus and ensuring integration with institutional priorities.
• Provide leadership in data-driven decision-making, utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and implement course corrections as necessary.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase and diversify funding streams, including grant opportunities, philanthropic donations, and institutional support.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to increase awareness of the center's impact, key initiatives, and funding needs among internal and external stakeholders.

Human Resource

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate compensation plans for all employees, including the center's faculty clinical and research incentive plans, ensuring they are fair, equitable, and aligned with institutional standards and market benchmarks.
• Regularly review and analyze compensation data to identify disparities or inequities within the center, making recommendations for adjustments and improvements to maintain fairness and compliance with institutional and legal requirements.

Operations and Compliance

• Oversee the research administration team in the development, submission, and post-award administration of all Center grants and contracts (over $20 million in total extramural funding, annually).
• Oversee the development and execution of process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving service delivery, and reducing costs across the center.
• Oversee and direct all program fiscal, human resources, administrative and operational activities.
• Work closely with the Childhood Diabetes Foundation (CDF), CU Foundation, and CHCO Foundation on coordination of fundraising and community service benefiting people with diabetes and BDC mission.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision and mentoring to center administrative staff, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
• Lead planning and monitoring of clinical, research, and shared-use space utilization in the free-standing BDC building (113,000 sq.) as well as additional space in the Fitzsimmons Building.
• Lead efforts to expand the center's influence and reputation in key research and healthcare sectors by developing partnerships with research, clinical, academic, and community stakeholders.

Work Location:
Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:
The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) specializes in type 1 diabetes research and care for children and adults. Founded by Marvin and Barbara Davis in 1978, it is currently one of the largest diabetes institutes in the world. The BDC includes clinical care for pediatric and adult populations, clinical, basic, and translational research as well as multiple education programs. In collaboration with the Children's Hospital Colorado, BDC provides inpatient diabetes care and outreach diabetes service throughout Colorado and Wyoming. The Center employs over 225 people and generates over $33 million annually including but not limited to research grants and contracts, clinical revenue, gifts, and auxiliary funding sources.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of broad and diversified professional level management experience that includes fiscal and administrative management responsibilities within a complex health care, academic or biomedical research setting.
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, or a directly related field is highly preferred.
• Two (2) years of research administration experience or experience leading a research administration team.
• Eight (8) years of responsible financial, administrative, and leadership experience in an academic medical center or healthcare setting.
• Six (6) years of experience in research proposal development and financial grant management with varying federal funders.
• Three (3) years of experience in clinical financial management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong financial management skills to include comprehensive understanding of academic medical institution financial structure and operational standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage funds effectively, from a variety of sources and with the use of a variety of financial management software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical assessments and reports, and to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in written form to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement and coordinate complex operational activities.
• Outstanding customer service and team management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership skills to advance diversity and inclusion.

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