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Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?
The Department of Internal Medicine is recruiting Business Manager/Administrator roles to support each of the following divisions: Hospital Medicine, General Medicine, and Rheumatology .
Each Business Manager/Administrator will have direct supervisory responsibilities of a unit or multiple units, in addition to management responsibilities for a wide range of projects/tasks associated with primary business operations, academic, or student services. Responsibilities include day-to-day administration of specialized activities related to a business office and reports to management, provide recommendation and advice to management or other groups on process related topics and conduct or carry out work procedures and activities in accordance with local, state, federal, and university regulations.
Performs related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Essential Functions
- Manage the financial, administrative, and operational activities of a business unit with a considerable income generation component while demonstrating expertise as an experienced and highly skilled professional.
- Direct personnel functions for an operating unit and oversee annual salary increase processes.
- Lead budget preparation and monitor grants and contracts.
- Determine purchasing priorities and make recommendations for major capital expenditures.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Develops, analyzes, and compiles metrics and data to assist in evaluation of clinical, research, and education programs.'Oversees the recruitment of faculty and providers including but not limited to business plans, recruitment visits, and onboarding.
- Presents results to divisional faculty and leadership and works collaboratively to develop strategies to further improve program success.
- Responds to requests for common data needs.
- Engages with department and division leadership to initiate strategic planning and development of clinical, research and education programs within the department.
- Ensures division’s policies and practices promote a culture that values wellness, work-life balance, and resiliency while also supporting innovation, productivity and career advancement for staff and trainees.
- Coordinates the work of multiple team members from cross-disciplines and works cross-functionally to collaborate with managers, leadership, key stakeholders and supporting functions to plan projects, define milestones and assess risks.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for clinical operational data management, including supporting dashboard development, maintenance, and encouraging ongoing use of data to drive decision making.
- Advocates for and collaborates with system leaders to advance the department’s clinical, research and education programs and establishes best practices.
- Works directly with providers and clinical managers to resolve system barriers and streamline processes
Business Manager
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
- Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
- Three (3) years of financial and administrative experience
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Business Administrator
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
- Seven (7) years of related work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
Required Experience
- Three (3) years of financial and administrative experience, including one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
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