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Director of Finance and Administration for Department of Medicine at SFVAHCS

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Jan 30, 2026

Director of Finance and Administration for Department of Medicine at SFVAHCS

MED-VAMC-ADMIN

87684BR

Job Summary

The Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for providing effective and cost-effective administrative oversight at DOM-SFVAHCS. S/he works closely with the Chief of the Medical Service in establishing goals and objectives to ensure that all operations, including financial and human resource management, are accomplished. The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) acts as the liaison between the Vice Chair, UCSF faculty and staff, SFVAHCS administration, UCSF SOM and DOM leadership, NCIRE, governmental and private agencies, facilities and other university administrators. She/he works closely with the Vice Chair and DOM's senior managers to make decisions on a wide variety of issues.

The Director of Finance and Administration manages the unique challenges and fiscal and administrative complexities inherent in the daily overlap and interactions of three large bureaucratic institutions, each with their own internal policies and procedures. This daily overlap of fiscal, human resource and administrative processes requires the DFA to assess and manage risk, anticipate conflicts, identify and implement solutions and manage ongoing process to ensure compliance with the policies and regulations of all three institutions. The DFA is responsible for maximizing the utilization of all fiscal and human resources.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $183,800 - $275,700 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Medicine (DOM), the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM), has close to 600 full-time faculty leading top-notch research, clinical, and education programs. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four sites (Parnassus, Zuckerberg San Francisco General - ZSFG, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System - SFVAHCS and Mt. Zion) and 38 divisions. Authority and accountability for the Department rests with the Department Chair who heads the Parnassus and Mt. Zion sites, and also directs the Vice Chairs at the ZSFG and SFVAHCS sites.

Required Qualifications

Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals. Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll. Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service. Thorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Excellent project management skills, including the capability of managing capital projects. Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000548 ADMIN MGR 2

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

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