Cancer Center Finance & Administration Director

University of Colorado; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration to lead strategic planning, budget development, and compliance across the Center's operations.

This senior role reports to the Center's executive leadership, oversees grants administration, HR, IT, space management, and communications, and partners with academic and hospital colleagues to advance cancer research and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the Center's administrative and financial operations, including financial management, grants and contracts administration, HR, clinical research operations, IT, space management, communications and public relations, and general administration.
• Lead and develop a management team with expertise in finance, research administration, clinical research, information technology, and communications.
• Oversee NCI CCSG activities, including preparation and submission of the application.
• Lead the Center's strategic planning, including development, revision, implementation, and monitoring of the strategic plan.
• Oversee the management of Center Shared Resources, including prioritization, staffing, financial performance, and user satisfaction.
• Support the Center's community outreach and engagement initiatives and its cancer research training and education efforts.
• Manage philanthropic funds and partner with the Advancement Office on fundraising, outreach, and donor relations.
• Represent the Center before institutional leaders, advisory bodies, state and federal government entities, external public and private organizations, fundraising organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Represent the Center on relevant boards and committees of member organizations, including ACCA, NCCN, ORIEN, and AACI.
• Facilitate collaboration within the Center, across partner institutions, and with external organizations.
• Participate, as appropriate or required, in School of Medicine and campus planning and operational management activities.

Job description

The University of Colorado Cancer Center is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration to lead strategic planning, budget development, and compliance across the Center's operations.

This senior role reports to the Center's executive leadership, oversees grants administration, HR, IT, space management, and communications, and partners with academic and hospital colleagues to advance cancer research and patient care.