Business Services Director, Director of Finance and Administration

Job Summary:

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) is the senior administrative and financial leader for the Department of Otolaryngology. Reporting directly to the Department Chair, with a dotted line to the School of Medicine's Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Finance, the DFA provides strategic and operational leadership across all business and administrative functions, ensuring the alignment of financial, clinical, educational, and research activities with departmental and institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Oversee all departmental financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, fund management, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of funding sources (state appropriations, grants, endowments, clinical revenues).
• Provide fiscal oversight for strategic planning, faculty and staff recruitment, compensation, and investment decisions.
• Regularly advise the Chair and department leaders on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.

Clinical Operations & Revenue Cycle

• Partner with CU Medicine and clinical leadership to optimize billing, collections, and revenue cycle performance.
• Develop provider productivity dashboards and recommend improvements in clinical operations to enhance efficiency and revenue.
• Lead business planning and evaluation for clinical expansions, new practice sites, and joint ventures.

Administrative & Human Resources Management

• Lead and manage administrative staff; oversee recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
• Coordinate faculty appointment processes, promotions, tenure reviews, and grievance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal regulations, and best practices in personnel management.

Facilities & Resource Management

• Oversee space planning, renovations, equipment procurement, and facilities operations.
• Participate in long-range planning for departmental growth and resource allocation.

Program Development & External Relations

• Identify and pursue new funding sources, grant opportunities, and partnerships.
• Support department fundraising initiatives and public relations efforts.
• Represent the department on School of Medicine committees and external stakeholder groups

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

We offer the latest in clinical care for conditions across the spectrum of Otolaryngology/ENT, with nationally-recognized strength in our Head and Neck Cancer program, our Pediatric Otolaryngology program (including our cleft lip and palate program), our Cochlear Implant program, our Skull Base Surgery program, our Facial Plastics program (including cosmetic and reconstructive services), our Sleep Medicine and Surgery program, our Sinus and Allergy program, and our Voice, Airway and Swallowing program.

We are proud of the vibrant research in our Department. Our faculty have been awarded nearly $5 million in research funding per year, and our 11 PhD faculty along with our clinical faculty have robust research programs in the fields of chemosensory disorders, head & neck cancer, respiratory system immunomodulation and the microbiome, and the audiovestibular sciences. Our faculty collaborate extensively with other faculty in the Departments of Cell & Developmental Biology, Physiology & Biophysics, and Immunology & Microbiology, to generate cross-disciplinary insights that drive improvements in the care of our patients.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of professional level administration and/or operations experience to include at least 5 years of fiscal responsibilities.
• Four (4) years of broad and diversified professional level management experience that included fiscal management responsibilities within a complex health care, academic or biomedical research setting.
  
  
  
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
  
  
  
  

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field.
• Eight (8) years of experience working in a health care or academic medical setting.
• Four (4) years of clinical management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong financial acumen and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, healthcare partners, and institutional leaders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage complexity, and drive operational improvements
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures
• High level of attention to detail, organization and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, handle a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and to think quickly and creatively
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Olawunmi Ogunwo at Olawunmi.ogunwo@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 6/30/25

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $140,000 to $180,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.