Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14953

Department
Neurosurgery 50003929

Business Unit
College of Medicine

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours may vary

Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

Department administrator for Neurosurgery is responsible for the fiscal and administrative oversight, and accountable to the Department Chair for adherence to all UNMC and Nebraska Medicine (NM)/UNMC Physicians (UNMCP) policies & procedures as well as any other academic and clinical partners.

Coordinate the business affairs, manage its non-faculty personnel, and work with the College of Medicine and any clinical partners regarding the budget and financial operations.

Work with multiple partner organizations (UNMC, UNMCP/NM, Children's Hospital and Medical Center (CHMC) and VA to accomplish the strategic educational, research and clinical goals of the department.

Collaborate with the Chairperson on long range planning and development. Work closely with clinic management on the fiscal and operational aspects of varying sites at which clinicians practice.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Operations

Working Title
Administrator II

Job Title
Business Manager L2

Salary Grade
AB24S

Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range
$73,300 - $117,300/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date
08/26/2026

Application Review Date
09/07/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Management, Finance, Public Health or related field

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience
3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Progressive management experience to include experience with financial and personnel management

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required License
No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General
1. General business acumen and vision to include: common sense, good judgment, negotiation skills, basic accounting, financial statement knowledge including accurate interpretation and analysis, and ability to anticipate and forecast programmatic needs of the business unit/college
2. Effective written and verbal communication skills
3. Advanced proficiency in analytic reasoning and strategic planning to formulate budgets and administrative policies and processes
4. Understanding of regulatory framework and internal controls (financial and compliance) and ability to apply them within the business unit/college
5. Ability to assess risk and problem solve by critically evaluating alternative courses of action and arriving at solutions that are best for both the business unit/college and UNMC as a whole
6. Understanding of human resource administration and related regulatory environment
7. Exhibits a style of participatory leadership and fosters a climate of respect and collegiality to include competency regarding: conflict management, supervision, mentoring, and team building
8. Working knowledge of related technological resources/software to include enterprise systems and the MS Office suite
9. Ability to counsel superiors regarding required alternative courses of action
10. Demonstrated ability to develop complex contracts

Clinical
1. Ability to collaborate and manage across multiple organizations
2. Advanced understanding of health care financial management concepts
3. Understanding of principles, methods and procedures of modern health care administration and organization, including linkage systems with other health organizations
4. Knowledge of principles of modern outpatient care service management and coordination
5. Awareness of applicable federal, and state laws, rules and regulations related to clinical operation and professional fee billing
6. Knowledge of information systems, business processes and computer hardware/software, especially related to billing/collections for professional fees.
7. Administrative problems involved in the operation of clinic services

Research
1. Understanding of pre-award budget preparation and related regulations such as Medicare coverage analysis, coordination of IRB or IACUC protocols, justifications
2. Understanding of post-award administration including set-up process, reconciliation, regular review, progress reports and close-out process
3. Knowledge of and compliance with award-specific and relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations to include A-21 and A-133 requirements.
4. Understanding of strategic planning for research enterprise of division/department in collaboration with Chair or Division Chief
5. Ability to act as liaison with sponsors, subcontractors, and collaborators across the enterprise

Education
1. General knowledge and awareness of educator and student rights and responsibilities

Preferred Education:
Master's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Public administration, healthcare, business administration, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience preferred in an academic health care setting with an understanding of higher education and health care finances overall.

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:
SAP

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
An understanding and some working knowledge of database applications

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of surgical and/or medical terminology and practice

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