University of California San Diego

Asst. Dept. Business Officer, Emergency Medicine - 140589

Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nine years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree plus five years experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of University budget and personnel management processes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on communication and advisory roles.
  • Expertise in administrative operations including event planning and risk management.
  • Proficient in University-specific computer applications.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
  • Advanced skills in strategic planning and financial reporting.
  • Familiarity with QGenda scheduling software.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Assistant Department Business Officer for Emergency Medicine.
  • Manage departmental fiscal operations and decision support.
  • Oversee the clinical schedule for 150 physicians.
  • Monitor adherence to approved budgets and execute organizational policies.
  • Provide recommendations for process improvements and logistics for programs.
  • Act on behalf of the AVC in their absence and liaise with top administration.
  • Review productivity data to optimize clinical faculty incentives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Generous retirement plan and contribution matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
  • Access to UC San Diego's cultural and recreational facilities.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
ADMIN SUPV 2 Department:
MEDSCH/EMERG MED SVC Hiring Pay Scale
$88,000.00 - $124,800.00 / Year Worksite:
Campus Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday - Thursday

#140589 Asst. Dept. Business Officer, Emergency Medicine
Filing Deadline: Thu 7/30/2026
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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) is responsible for fulfilling the teaching, clinical and research missions of the University of California, San Diego. Established in 1978 at the UC San Diego Medical Center, the Department of Emergency Medicine combines the benefits of an internationally renowned university with a large academic hospital. The California State Department of Health Services designated UC San Diego Medical Center as a Comprehensive Emergency Medical Service Center, meaning that the facility is capable of providing a scope of services in which all medical situations can be managed on a definitive and continuous basis. UCSD Medical Center is the only facility so designated in San Diego and Imperial Counties, and is one of only four in California. The Department of Emergency Medicine is divided into six divisions, each directed by one of the senior faculty members of the department. The Director of the Department is Dr. Ted Chan, Professor of Emergency Medicine. The department also has several medical student selective programs, the Residency Program which is made up of 36 residents in a 4 year format, and several fellowship programs.

The incumbent acts as the Assistant Department Business Officer (ADBO) for the Department of Emergency Medicine. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, fiscal matters, operational oversight into the Education division, and generation and maintenance of the clinical schedule.

Under the direction of the Administrative Vice Chair (AVC) , serves as a member of the Senior Leadership team for the Department of Emergency Medicine. Is responsible for managing the Department's Business Office and it’s services which includes departmental operations, fiscal operations and decision support, bringing cohesion between the functional areas, and leadership that facilitates the academic, clinical and research missions.

Responsible for making recommendations, process improvement, and logistics for functional programs. Monitors department adherence to approved budget. Involved in developing, modifying and executing organizational policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effect. Performs long and short term planning functions and brings them through to a successful completion. Acts on behalf of the Administrative Vice Chair (AVC) in her absence. Acts as a liaison with top administration and professionals in the exploration and discussion of issues. Partners with management and works in conjunction with the Health System, School of Medicine, Clinical Practice Organization and other Departments with the goal of improving service, generating revenue, as well as the development and implementation of programs, agreements, funding models, and business plans on behalf of the Department.

The incumbent will provide management of the clinical schedule for over 150 physicians in a variety of clinical spaces for the Department of Emergency Medicine. This includes acting as the point of contact for all issues related clinical scheduling software. The incumbent will also provide recommendations to department leadership on coverage needs, clinical productivity, and proactively identifying holes or downwards trends to allow for correction. Additional responsibilities include consistent review of productivity data to determine appropriate incentives for all clinical faculty. The incumbent will oversee the divisional budgets for the Department or Emergency Medicine, including reconciliation and forecasting for six divisions. This position will be a department resource for Oracle, Concur, and QGenda and will provide Division Chiefs ledgers for accounts as needed.

Uses advanced administrative concepts and organization objectives to resolve complex issues. Manages, plans, administers and coordinates the administrative operations of a small to mid-sized academic or non-academic department or organizational unit, the operations of which are significantly complex and / or broad in scope. Typically reports to a Chair, Director, or equivalent administrative management. Performance of administrative operations activities are the predominant focus of position; may supervise support staff or small number of professional staff within or outside the scope of main business activities (e.g., student services, facilities, etc.). Performs short and long term planning for the function. Regularly works on highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals result in additional costs, and serious delays in overall schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Nine (9) years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area plus five (5) years of experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
  • Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Advanced skills in short- and long-term strategic planning, analysis, problem-solving and customer service.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and / or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
  • Knowledge of QGenda scheduling software, including the ability to run reports, manage coverage adjustments, and publish data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Masters degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training preferred.
  • Knowledge of Oracle and Concur budgeting environments, including determining balances, reporting on expenses, and forecasting funding.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
  • Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $88,000 - $161,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $42.15 - $77.39

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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