Chief Administrative Officer - Eye Center
 University of California - Davis | |
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work
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 United States, California, Sacramento | |
| 2000 Stockton Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Feb 24, 2026 | |
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84324
Location
Sacramento
Full/Part Time
Full Time
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This position reports to the Chair of the Eye Center with a dotted line to the School of Medicine Executive Assistant Dean. Position has responsibility for the School of Medicine academic department, including financial oversight of all departmental operations. It is the role of the CAO to oversee the balancing of the financial requirements of the academic department to meet the common goals of the School of Medicine and UCD Health. Responsibilities include acting on behalf of the Chair on all issues, except those related to patient care (which must be directed by a physician). This position has jurisdiction over academic and staff personnel, with direct jurisdiction over all staff personnel and indirect jurisdiction over academic personnel. This position has 5 direct reports and 14 indirect reports. In addition, this position has responsibility for oversight of administrative functions for 25 fulltime faculty (19 clinical and 6 research) and 4 clinical fellows. The position also supports the Program Directors for residency training, which includes 16 residents. All outpatient services for the department are provided by faculty and residents at four different sites: the Ophthalmology clinic at the Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute, Community Physician Group (CPG) sites in Roseville, Folsom, and Davis, and telemedicine outreach programs. Patient visits for FY 25-26 are projected at 55,000+ which makes the Eye Center second only to Internal Medicine and Radiology as the largest outpatient clinic in both visits and outpatient revenue. The position requires fiscal responsibility and oversight of the administration of approximately $22M in funds from a wide variety of fund sources including state funds, clinical income, gifts, and private and government grants and contracts. Apply By Date: March 23rd 2026 at 11:59pm PST. Selection activity may begin at anytime Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
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Key Responsibilities
Department Overview The Eye Center's goals and objectives are to achieve excellence in patient care, teaching and in the search for the prevention and treatment of blinding eye disease. Patient care must receive the highest priority with the best possible service in all areas of Ophthalmological care. In addition, the teaching of residents, medical students and postgraduate continuing medical education physicians must be facilitated. Ph.D's and M.D.'s are joined in mutual research efforts to seek new knowledge in the treatment and prevention of blinding eye disease. All of this is accomplished in the best working environment for all employees. POSITION INFORMATION
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
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Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together. | |