Chief Administrative Officer

Overview

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) – Temporary Employment

Department : Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences (PRDS)

Temporary Employment

Job Code : 000547 ADMIN MGR 1

Duration through April 30, 2026. Would include optional medical benefits, holiday pay and sick leave accrual.

Job Summary

The Chief Administrative Office (CAO) of PRDS serves in an advisory capacity to the Chair\'s leadership team, the faculty and members of the department. The CAO oversees all facets of administrative operations and ensures compliance with University and other applicable policies and regulations. The CAO establishes and implements effective management systems to meet University and Department goals and serves as a liaison between the Department, other departments, University offices and services, and external partners.

The CAO establishes and maintains timely reporting mechanisms for the Chair and the Department regarding fiscal, personnel, and other critical management areas. The CAO also serves on department and university advisory committees.

Key Responsibilities

Manages, plans and administers all administrative operations of a school, OR a medium to large academic department, OR several small departments within a college, or a medium to large non-academic department :

• Oversees all facets of the administrative operations and assures compliance with University and other applicable policies and regulations.
• Establishes and implements effective and efficient management systems to ensure that University and Department goals are met.
• Serves as a liaison between members of the Department, other departments, University offices and services, as well as individuals and organizations outside UCSF.
• Establishes and maintains timely and appropriate reporting mechanisms for the Chair and the Departments at large, regarding fiscal, personnel and other critical management areas.
• Serves on departments and university advisory committees.
• Administrative services typically include IT, facilities, student services, laboratories, contracts and grants, budgetary financial management, recharge administration and / or human resources.

Administrative services typically include all or most of the following functions : IT, facilities, student services, laboratories, contracts and grants, budgetary financial management, recharge administration and / or human resources :

May oversee administrative functions for complex operations such as clinical laboratories or patient care facilities, typically to include significant budgetary accountability :

Prepares short and long range planning for administrative services operations and improvements to processes. Establishes and recommends change to policies which affect the assigned unit(s) :

Represents the department on business affairs to the institution community :

Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets :

Develops and monitors operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning :

The CAO reports to the department chair and the School of Dentistry assistant dean of finance. The CAO works collaboratively with the School of Dentistry director of finance to oversee financial management and ensure consistency with school priorities and policies. The CAO provides monthly updates on financial strategy, revenue reporting, budgeting and related issues. The CAO may support or represent other departments or the School as needed.

The CAO\'s financial team will join school meetings and training with the director of finance monthly.

Budgets and Financial Oversight :

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To view the salary range for this position, please visit the TCS Non-Academic Titles Search. Please note : an offer will consider candidate experience and current UCSF salaries. For roles covered by a bargaining unit, specific rules apply regarding salary placement. To learn about UCSF benefits, please visit UCNet Compensation and Benefits.

Department Description

The PRDS is the largest clinical, teaching and research department within the School of Dentistry, with five divisions and over 300 faculty and 38 staff. The School of Dentistry mission is to advance health through patient care, education and discovery. Values include Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Engagement, Respect, Social responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Partnership.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading health sciences university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through research, education and patient care. We emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to providing a supportive work environment.

Pride Values

UCSF values leadership, excellence, accountability, diversity, engagement, respect, social responsibility, honesty, innovation, and partnership. We are committed to equity and a diverse community. Learn more at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to contribute to improving healthcare worldwide.

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For policies, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / ppsm-20 and https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

Organization

TEP

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Note

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