Department Administrator MCOM Surgery

The Department Administrator for the Department of Surgery reports to the Chair CEO of the Practice Plan or designee and to the CFO of USF Health and serves as a member of the departments senior management. Has authority and administrative responsibility for all fiscal personnel operational facility and data processing services needed to support the teaching research clinical and administrative objectives of the department. Primary responsibilities includes long-range strategic and fiscal planning development marketing/advertising and management of departmental resources and operational systems at multiple clinical research and educational sites to establish an optimal business and administrative environment and an effective efficient organizational structure.

The Department Business Administrator will direct administrative and financial activities in compliance with State University UMSA rules and regulations; and will develop and administer compliant departmental policies and procedures.

Strategic: Develop and recommend priorities and alternative strategies for the Chair to attain clinical educational and research objectives. Evaluate departmental financial human resources facility equipment and administrative capabilities and needs; assess environmental forces and competitors; propose new clinical markets programs and operational systems; establish implementation timelines for new projects and operational systems; monitor and report on effectiveness and efficiency of departmental operations.

Administrative: Serve as the primary administrative liaison and establish and maintain effective working relationships between the Department and the administrations of the University of South Florida the Morsani College of Medicine the USF Tampa General Physicians Group and other affiliated institutions outside the University. Formulate implement and maintain Department University and Practice Plan policies related to patient care research medical student and resident training programs and compliance with applicable standards and policies; oversee the academic appointment process for faculty house officers fellows and students in compliance with USF policy; oversee the appointment and management of support staff positions in compliance with employing entity policies; represent the Department on various USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and affiliated institutional committees; consult with appropriate administrative offices and legal counsel about Departmental issues.

Fiscal Affairs: Oversee the formulation implementation and variance monitoring of a master all-source budget for the Department(s) including subordinate budgets related to all responsibility centers and their personnel equipment and supplies; develop and manage systems to maximize Departmental resources from Federal State clinical patient care laboratory industry and other private sources; direct financial reviews and forecast for Departmental responsibility centers as necessary. Develop annual all source budget process in conjunction with the College of Medicine and Practice Plan ensure budgetary compliance and monitor and report fiscal performance relative to budget to the Department Chair faculty and USF Health and Practice Plan administrative offices. Ensure compliance with all fiscal policies as established by USF Foundation entities and the Practice Plan. Manage and optimize all funding sources including but not limited to General Revenue Educational Revenue Foundation Accounts Grants and clinical funds while maintaining proper controls and adherence to applicable policies and procedures.

Operational:
Oversee the management of all clinical research and educational sections; ensure that clinical contracts and research contracts and grants are implemented appropriately utilizing relevant technology and benchmarks in order to meet departmental needs. Monitor/assess departmental space and equipment to maximize efficiency. Within the policies and procedures set by the Practice Plan negotiate for space as required and coordinate renovation projects with contractors designers and users as necessary.

Bachelors degree in related field -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience and six or more years of related experience.

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.