Sr Division Administrator (Finance)

The position directs all administrative and operational activities for one or multiple divisions, fulfilling the educational, research, healthcare and quality missions at USF Health. The responsibilities of this position include administrative management of educational programs, general operations, financial management, budget development, fiscal and administrative compliance, supervision of staff, recruitment of staff, and serving as a key liaison for clinic operations. Serves as a strategic partner to the Chair, Vice Chair's, Department Administrator, and other senior leadership and staff in the planning and implementation of policies, programs, and initiatives that support the primary mission areas of the department. This position has responsibility and collaboration across three (3) organizations: USF, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and USF-Tampa General Physicians (USFTGP).Minimum Education & Experience

This position requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of five years related exempt experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

SB1310 equivalency-may substitute four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;

(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;

(c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;

(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or

(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Requires practical knowledge and expertise of concepts, principles, and practices of a single professional discipline.

Broad understanding of multiple related disciplines and general management.

Supervisory experience

Strong communication and organizational skills

Working Conditions

Environment - Typical indoor environment/office setting.

Physical Requirements - climbing, standing, stooping, and/or typing; Ability to lift up to 20lbs as needed.

Travel - Ability to travel to other USF campuses and/or other locations as requested.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Serve as Clinical Section Administrator with operational oversight for provider productivity, clinic operation reporting and analysis, workflow improvement, new business opportunities, contracts and funding support, attainment of financial target margins, financial reporting, projections and budget for division operations revenue and expenses, leading and adherence of financial austerity measures, evaluation and attainment of operation efficiencies and expense savings, strategic planning of division operation activities (existing and new), management and supervision of multiple support resources. Responsible for renegotiating contract increases by working with the department, our contract partners and legal offices.

Serves as strategic partner and liaison for collaborative efforts at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and USF-Tampa General Physicians (USFTGP). This requires frequent and continuing contact and collaboration with Section Administrators in TGH Heart and Vascular Institute as well as the Clinic Manager for Cardiovascular Sciences at USFTGP.

Maintain divisional compliance with faculty recruitment efforts including screening and reviewing applicant information, scheduling, and participating in interviews and facilitating search committee meetings. Develop faculty proforma for recruitment committee review that aligns with practice benchmarks. Personnel management of divisional staff, including recruitment, selection, training, development, evaluation, counseling, disciplinary action(s) and termination, compliance, and reporting. Assess shortfalls in staffing, hire/train/manager staff, and lead strategic efforts for coverage and foster working relationships among groups.

Accountable for divisional fiscal matters, including budget development, budget monitoring and financial reporting, purchasing decisions and processes, accounts payable processing, foundation support, clinic productivity, and revenue cycle operation activities at the divisional level. Prepare and present budget for assigned divisions and monitor compliance of each cost center within the approved budget.

Performs other duties as assigned.