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Administrative Operations Lead

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Jan 15, 2026
Description The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, is seeking an Administrative Operations Lead to provide strategic oversight of administrative services and day-to-day operations for the department's financial and purchasing functions. This role oversees core administrative activities, including finance and general management, and plays a key role in both short- and long-term strategic planning that supports the department's mission and operational goals. The Administrative Operations Lead manages and directly supervises an administrative team, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality service delivery across multidisciplinary units. Serving as a trusted advisor to departmental leadership, this role analyzes complex operational issues, interprets and applies policies related to fiscal management, contracts and grants, and resource allocation, and recommends effective solutions. The incumbent exercises sound judgment within established policies and procedures and ensures accountability and responsible stewardship of operational, financial, and human resources in alignment with departmental priorities. Annual range: $78,500-$163,600 Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience At least three years of experience serving as a project lead within a business or administrative unit in a basic science or clinical department or service line Understanding of strategic leadership, planning, and change management in a complex environment, preferably within a research-intensive medical school or health system Demonstrated ability to use diplomacy to persuade and influence stakeholders at various levels to achieve results Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and communicate data-driven recommendations and decisions Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to foster and maintain a culture of integrity and accountability Knowledge of financial planning concepts as they relate to academic health care, research, and higher education Ability to listen thoughtfully and understand multiple perspectives in complex situations