Administrative Officer 3

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking an Administrative Officer to serve as a key operational leader for the GIM - Extensivist and Palliative Care division. The role oversees finance, HR, faculty and staff administration, strategic planning, facilities, and initiatives to support research, education, and patient care.

The position partners with departmental leadership to optimize day-to-day operations, drive improvements, and ensure successful execution of academic, clinical,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years leading projects within a business/admin unit in a clinical or basic science setting.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding strategic leadership, planning and change management in a complex, research-intensive environment.
• Ability to persuade and influence at various levels with diplomacy.
• Ability to analyze information and make clear recommendations and decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; integrity and accountability.
• Understanding financial planning in academic health care and higher education.

Skills

Project leadership

Interpersonal communication

Strategic planning

Change management

Financial understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Department of Medicine is seeking a collaborative and experienced Administrative Officer to serve as a key operational leader supporting the clinical chief for the GIM - Extensivist and Palliative Care. In this position, you will oversee a broad portfolio of administrative and operational functions for a nationally recognized, research-intensive academic division, including finance, human resources, faculty and staff administration, strategic planning, facilities, and operational initiatives. The Administrative Officer will partner closely with departmental leadership to optimize day-to-day operations, drive process improvements, and ensure the successful execution of the division's academic, clinical, and research missions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting innovative programs that advance patient care, education, and groundbreaking research.

Annual range: $87,800.40-$133,632.00

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years as a project
  lead in a business/admin unit within a basic science/clinical department or
  service line.


• Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education & experience


• Understanding of the concepts of strategic leadership, planning and change management approaches in a complex environment, preferably a research-intensive medical school/health system.


• Ability to demonstrate an entry level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing people at various levels to achieve results.


• Ability to identify and analyze pertinent information/data to make and communicate recommendations and decisions.


• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability as a partner to maintain a culture of integrity and accountability. (Required)


• Understanding of financial planning concepts as it pertains to academic health care, research and higher education.


• Ability to serve as a receptive listener and seeks to understand the differing sides of each situation.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate medical, policy and administrative information in English.