Chief Administrative Officer / Associate Director, Administration & Finance

Updated: Oct 6, 2022
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Cancer Center

Job Opening ID: 43831
Reports To: Associate Dean, Administration and Finance, SOM
Working Title: Chief Administrative Officer / Associate Director, Administration & Finance
Department: Cancer Center
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 000389
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
 
Position Summary:
 
The NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) is a campus-wide multidisciplinary matrix organization whose goal is to promote and enhance cancer relevant research and patient care at UC Irvine. The CFCCC provides research resources to its ~175 members engaged in research and offers multidisciplinary cancer care to its patients. CFCCC Clinical Research Operations is a centralized resource to facilitate the development, conduct, quality assurance monitoring, compliance with regulatory agency requirements, and monitoring of cancer-relevant clinical research. At the direction of the Medical Director, incumbent is responsible for the strategic planning, organizing and oversight of operations and resource management for the CFCCC clinical research enterprise, including the development of strategies for patient recruitment, compliance, performance and quality improvement, operational efficiency, and employee engagement. Incumbent is also responsible for ensuring and maintaining an appropriate clinical research infrastructure and ensures that all institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, including good clinical practice requirements are met.
 
Responsible for all matters pertaining to the administration of clinical research, training and education, outreach and engagement, and strategic planning missions for the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC). The principal role is to support the Chief Administrative Officer and Associate Director for Finance and Administration is to support the Cancer Center Medical Director in fulfilling the mission of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, the University of California Irvine School of Medicine and the overall UC Irvine Health enterprise. Manages and oversees the full range of activities and responsibilities of the CFCCC research administration. The CAO serves as the Associate Director for Administration & Finance for the P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG). The CAO is responsible for the entire scope of planning, operations, and resource management for CFCCC’s research enterprise. The CAO works directly with the Director in defining and prioritizing specific needs related to the Center’s mission and in developing objectives and strategies to meet those needs. The CAO directs and plans all financial operations, oversees technology support operations for research operations, provides leadership for management of all space, facilities, and capital needs; has management responsibility for all finances, programs, research operations, and human resource issues (both academic and staff) in the CFCCC. Together with the Associate Director for Clinical Sciences and the Medical Director for the Stern Center for Cancer Clinical Trials & Research and the CFCCC Administrative Director for Clinical Research Operations, the CAO oversees operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic planning for the CFCCC clinical trials office. The CAO partners in the oversight, management, and development of administrative, programmatic and clinical research operations of the CFCCC as they relate to the Cancer Service Line of the UCI Medical Center and UCI Health. In this role, the CAO participates in the development and execution of action plans for specified cancer clinical services, operations, and facilities, in partnership with the Executive Director of Cancer Services for UCI Health. Attends and participates in the regular meetings of the UCI Health Cancer Center Operations Committee and the regular meetings of the CAOs of the UCI SOM and UCI Health. With the CFCCC Director, prepares the annual State of the Unit reports to the SOM and COHS. Assesses organizational readiness to implement action plans. Coordinates with SOM Chairs, Departments and Faculty and interacts with various Medical Center Directors and functions to identify obstacles and facilitate implementation of business action plans.
 
Compensation Range:
 
Commensurate with experience
 
Department Website:
 
https://cancer.uci.edu/
 
Required:
 
7-10 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in related field, or 5-7 years of relevant work experience with a Master’s degree
Advanced practice nursing certifications, particularly in Public Health, Emergency Nursing and Basic Life Support.
Experience with the campus’ clinical and research information and documentation application programs. Technical proficiency in project management software Innovative decision-making and judgment on a frequent basis entailing the planning, development and implementation of new policies, procedures and situation solutions regarding cancer clinical research. Demonstrated management skills supervising, maintaining and developing clinical staff within the study team, and acting as a mentor for professional staff and conducting reviews and performance evaluations. Effectively manages multiple important priorities. Demonstrated ability to organize research work functions in an efficient and effective manner. Great organizational skills applied to personal work and improving organization of assigned staff and trial. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Creatively addresses complex or new problems. Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams and people with a wide range of educational backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to interface with commercial, regulatory, federal and other members of an extended study team. Ability to influence / persuade. Broad academic knowledge and applied background in clinical research philosophy. Applies knowledge of theoretical concepts and business best practices in a trial setting. Proven ability to translate clinical research philosophy into direct and indirect clinical input to design, planning, initiation, execution and reporting of clinical trials Broad knowledge of all phases of clinical research, from study startup through closeout and primary publication and presentation. Knowledgeable about clinical studies involving complex trial design issues. Experience working in a multidisciplinary matrixed work environment. Broad knowledge of clinical research concepts, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and industry requirements regarding the proper conduct of clinical trials. Broad theoretical and operational knowledge KSA 2 of clinical and patient safety standards and regulations relating to clinical research. Strong communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Skill in analyzing and presenting data and strategy to relevant team, governance, external consultant, and regulatory / oversight meetings.
 
Preferred:
 
Master’s degree in related area preferred.
Registered Nurse preferred.
Prior experience with preparing, submitting, and managing a P30 Cancer Center Support Grant from the National Cancer Institute.
 
Special Conditions Required:
 
Travel to Irvine campus and satellite work sites as needed Participation & presentations at meetings at the state and national levels.
 
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php .
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected] .

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