Business Operations Manager

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for Manager, Business Operations in Miami, Florida.

The Manager, Business Operations evaluates, administers, and manages all business and administrative matters including budget, operations, programs and personnel administration for the assigned department. This position also provides financial analysis and strategic planning as well as manages the budgetary controls in partnership with various levels of management.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages, implements, coordinates, plans and evaluates the business operations for the department/division, which may include statistical, performance and managerial reporting, budget support, capital planning, and process improvement.

• Develops and ensures adherence to department’s annual budget, in accordance with University guidelines and policies.

• Participates in financial analysis and planning including monitoring and reporting on monthly budget variances and opportunities to improve performance.

• Advances strategic financial plan and makes recommendations to senior management on how to best execute the department’s plan.

• Formulates department policies and guidelines to carry out the University and department mission.

• Oversees the review, approval and reporting of all expenditures. Reviews and approves financial transactions.

• Creates and manages support systems to ensure availability of cost effective supplies, equipment, and management information.

• Monitors contractual obligations and ensures consistency with departmental budget, goals, and programmatic initiatives.

• Evaluates existing internal controls and approval processes and makes recommendations on how to improve fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.

• Implements department human resources actions, which may include hiring, terminations, salary etc.

• Recruits, trains and prepares performance reports for staff.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

• Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required or relevant

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Department Requirements

• Preferred MBA in Healthcare Management, Finance

• Five years (5) experience

• Experience in a healthcare setting with extensive medical terminology

• Proficient analyzing /managing financial data, budgets, capital expenditures, and purchase order process

• Strong vendor relationships

• Able to navigate across various financial platforms

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.

• Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.

• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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