Department Administrator USF Health Neurology

The position directs all administrative and operational activities for the Department of Neurology fulfilling the educational research healthcare and quality missions in the Morsani College of Medicine Department of Neurology. The position provides administrative management of educational programs general operations financial management budget development fiscal and administrative compliance supervision of staff human resource administration recruitment purchasing space allocation and utilization fiscal and administration compliance search coordination diversity and a key liaison for operations. The position serves as a strategic partner to the Chair Vice Chairs Division Directors and other senior leadership and staff in the planning and implementation of policies programs and initiatives that support the primary mission areas of the department. The position is directly responsible for ensuring that administrative and operational activities are in compliance with Department university practice and educational policies and procedures. The position is responsible for the training and development of all direct reports and providing guidance/direction and resources to other department staff.

Directs all administrative activities for the Department of Neurology ensuring compliance with state and university rules and regulations. Accountable for department fiscal matters including budget development budget monitoring and financial reporting purchasing decisions and processes accounts payable processing foundation support clinic productivity and revenue cycle operation activities at the department level. Prepares and presents budget for assigned divisions and monitors compliance of each cost center within the approved budget.

Serves as an administrative representative for the unit on division college campus or university-wide or committees and work groups. Directs all administrative activities of the department in compliance with state university UMSA and USFTGP rules and regulations. Coordinates activities of the various divisions within the department. Serves on various committees and work groups within the Morsani College of Medicine and USF Health. Coordinates recruitment efforts with internal hiring managers serving as the departmental liaison with central HR. Oversees the academic appointment process for faculty house officers fellows and students in compliance with USF policy.

Participates in departments strategic planning process by developing annual and long-term goals that align with the mission of the department implements the strategies and action plans of each division advises on actions to achieve success and monitors progress. Participates in other key department projects as part of Neurology Executive Management Committee. Assists faculty members in obtaining and administering research grants. Oversees billing collections and tracking of accounts payable/receivable for clinical services. Oversees clinic operations and services including but not limited to clinic budgets lab services accreditation surveys allied health staff patient issues medical records and medical errors.

Assists the Department Chair with coordinating and managing the faculty tenure and promotion process. Responsible for ensuring that FAR and PERT reports are completed and authorized in a timely fashion Responsible for ensuring that annual faculty assignment and evaluation process completes according to the OFAA schedule.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The position requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration or other field directly related to the positions specific responsibilities and three years of professional business experience; OR a Masters degree and one year of professional business experience. Appropriate experience clinical operations or the departments specialty may substitute on a year for year basis for the required degree.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree.
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required not to exceed:
(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelors degree;
(c) Six years of direct experience for a masters degree;
(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure certification or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.