Overview:

The Assistant Dean of Finance and Operations is a vital member of the school’s senior management team and provides leadership, business strategy, and direction for all financial operations for the School of Medicine. This dynamic leader will collaborate closely with the Dean to identify and capitalize on opportunities for financial growth and diversification of the school’s resources. The Assistant Dean will support the Dean in strategic business opportunity evaluation and development in conjunction with university and partner health systems. It is expected that this leader will encompass a broad view toward all School of Medicine resources to support the school’s mission, vision, and strategic financial planning. As a key member of the Dean’s Office, the Assistant Dean will actively engage with all relevant constituents to achieve the school’s goals while serving as a vital liaison between the School of Medicine and the University finance leadership.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to help advance the school’s mission of advancing equity in medical education and health through astute financial strategy and stewardship.

About the School:

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University is a diverse community of active learners, faculty and partnering clinicians. Named after the famed medical illustrator, Frank H. Netter, MD, the medical school honors his legacy with a clear vision of wellness and a dedication to practicing medicine with precision and a sense of humanity. The core values of diversity and inclusion are central to realizing this vision and achieving excellence in medical education, scholarship, and the delivery of clinical care. The school fosters a collaborative teaching and learning community free of discrimination, where diversity in its broadest sense is celebrated and inclusivity is a responsibility shared by all members. The school’s MD program is intentionally designed to combine essential clinical skill building with the development of patient-centered skills, guided by faculty, advisers and community physicians. Faculty members and administrators are renowned educators, scholars and experts in their respective medical specialties, and the medical school maintains a strong network of clinical partners and affiliates in New England. It is fully accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and is a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges.

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine has been recognized as among the best in the nation by US News & World Report in its 2024 rankings:

• Top 50 for Best Medical Schools for Primary Care (Tier 2*)

• Top 50 for Most Diverse Medical Schools (#41-tie)

• Top 10 for Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas (#7)

• Top 60 for Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care (#59-tie)

  About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 6,800 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in more than 140 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing and Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in The Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. Please visit qu.edu for more information. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the university's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st-century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities, and fostering lifelong connections and success. The university believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The university's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.

  Responsibilities:

Finance

• Responsible for the financial viability and success of the organization providing both short- and long-term high level financial strategic modeling.

• Develop and deliver complex, comprehensive financial analyses, and provide financial guidance to assist senior leadership decisions including development of business cases and models to support entrepreneurial initiatives.

• Play a key role in the strategic assessment and development of new external revenue streams.

• Identify unique opportunities for financial diversification for the School of Medicine.

• In collaboration with the Office of Development, ensure external funds are used strategically to achieve programmatic and donor objectives.

• Develop and oversee the short and long-term implementation of financial policies, procedures, and functions of the School of Medicine; ensure that these conform to appropriate University policies and procedures and meet all relevant accreditation standards.

• Responsible for regulatory reporting requirements and other requests related to fiscal analysis and reporting, inclusive of tracking of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation compliance.

• Direct and coordinate the preparation of the School of Medicine operating budget and capital budget in accordance with the University annual budget process.

• Direct all School of Medicine purchasing accounts payable and payroll functions.

Operations

• Work in collaboration with the Director of Administration to participate in strategic initiatives and continuous quality improvement efforts for the School of Medicine.

• Negotiate and manage programmatic and resource needs as they relate to clinical affiliates and community partner agreements and operations.

• Collaborate and coordinate with School of Medicine deans and departmental leadership to identify, model, implement, and monitor program resource needs.

• Responsible for the review, consultation, execution, and accreditation compliance for all school of medicine contracts.

• Provide strategic guidance regarding faculty and staff financial compensation

• Responsible for research finance administration, as the school’s research portfolio increases.

• Serve as School of Medicine Information Technology liaison to ensure that all administrative, programmatic, and operational technology requirements are met and addressed.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

  Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Finance and/or Accounting.

• Master's Degree preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant CPA preferred.

  Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of effective leadership in finance and budget, and in resource planning.

• Outstanding financial expertise and related technical skills, including a deep knowledge of financial operations and compliance issues.

• Experience working in a medical school or academic medical center highly preferred.  

• High-level experience in the financial management of a complex organization; university or health care environment preferred but not required.

• Proven ability to exercise good judgement in complex situations.

• Experience managing and communicating change.

• Approachable, inclusive, and transparent leadership style.

• Expert written and oral communication skills.

  Special Instructions to Applicants: TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.