Business Strategy Officer - School of Nursing

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Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration, the incumbent has the responsibility to partner with many stakeholders in a highly matrixed setting to enable the school to develop business plans, strategy, proformas, and proposals to support the educational programs and clinical enterprise of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. The incumbent will work closely with the school's senior leadership team, Director of Academic Program Development, SON Finance and Administration partners, Philanthropy, UCDH and UCD central offices, UCOP, and external constituents to develop the business, operational, and financial strategies for new SON ventures. Manage the school's strategic investment and endowment portfolios (including funds functioning as endowments). A key responsibility will be to collaborate with the Director of ASINC to expand the portfolio of academic programs. A specific emphasis area for business development is to determine a business strategy forward for the school's clinical practice enterprise. Additionally, this position will serve as a dyad partner to leadership to ensure coordination between development, launch, implementation, reporting, and assessment and evaluation of business performance, strategic investment portfolio, and endowment portfolio.

Apply By Date January 19, 2025 by 11:59pm; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field.
• Proven experience (5 years) in business strategy development, strategic planning, or related roles.
• Experience with strategic planning tools and methodologies such as SWOT analysis, Gap analysis, SMART goal setting, Objectives and Key results (OKRs), scenario planning, Balanced Scorecard, RACI, Gantt charts, and/or Strategic Planning Canvas or similar tools and methodologies.
• Ability to implement programs within a matrix organization to leverage existing resources and maximize efficiency of services.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business models.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, trends, and market insights.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Leadership abilities to inspire and guide cross-functional teams towards common goals.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving results.
• Knowledge of higher education best practices and emerging trends in business strategy development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to change and driving innovation.
• Demonstrated skill to represent UC Davis with high-level federal and state government officials and executives from external organizations. In addition to these leaders, interactions with faculty, administrative and clinical staff, Health system executive staff, and campus leadership require excellent communication skills, political acumen, sensitivity, and tact.
• Ability to convey complex organizational and planning issues to executives, staff and faculty to engage in strategic planning/thinking.
• Ability to exercise exemplary excellent judgement and diplomacy as well as decision-making regarding when and how to escalate issue to effectively solve novel challenges.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MHA, MPH, MBA) or advanced degree in a related area.
• Experience working within the University of California or in higher education / similar complex organization or industry.
• Proven experience (10 years) in business strategy development, strategic planning, or related roles.
• Knowledge of UC and UC Davis policy, procedures and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Business Strategy, Planning, and Development
• 40% - Business Portfolio Management

Department Overview

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis advances health and ignites leadership through innovative and interprofessional education, transformative research and bold system change. Leaders at the School of Nursing steadily chart a course of developing education curricula, approaches and programs aimed at keeping pace with the rapidly evolving health-care environment and preparing a new breed of health leaders who are skilled and nimble agents of change.

All individuals in the School of Nursing are accountable for maintaining and fostering a culture of inclusion, as outlined in the School's Diversity and Inclusion webpage. Please visit the webpage at https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/diversity_inclusion/diversity_index.html to learn more.

* Business Strategy and Development
o Partner with stakeholders in a highly matrixed setting to enable the school to develop business plans, strategy, proformas, and proposals to support the educational programs and clinical enterprise of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.
o Work closely with the school's senior leadership team, Director of Academic Program Development, SON Finance and Administration partners, Philanthropy, UCDH and UCD central offices, UCOP, and external constituents to develop the business, operational, and financial strategies for new SON ventures.

* Business Portfolio Management
o Manage the school's strategic investment and endowment portfolios (including funds functioning as endowments).
o Partner to leadership on business ventures to ensure coordination between development, launch, implementation, reporting, and assessment and evaluation of business performance, strategic investment portfolio, and endowment portfolio.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $3,176.25 - $5,858.24
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: Grade 23
• UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 4
• UC Job Code: 007399
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: 8 hours
• Location: Administrative Support Bldg (HSP034)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

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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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

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.

Ability to work onsite and remotely as required. Occasional weekend work during times of heavy volume. Traveling to other UCD locations or out of town.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

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