"WADDL Chief Operating Officer"

The Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a senior administrative officer for WADDL reporting to the Executive Director of the laboratory. The COO will balance day-to-day operations while leading strategic development of the long-term success of WADDL. The COO advises the Executive Director and WADDL Leadership Team on a wide range of areas including finance, human resources, business policies and compliance, facilities, and operations. Supervises all administrative staff and has joint responsibility (along with WADDL veterinary leadership) for all WADDL employees to achieve the overarching goals of WADDL with an organization wide impact. Responsible for complex planning, analysis, systems and policy development and managing an annual budget of approximately $9 million derived from client revenue, federal, tribal, state contracts and grants, and state allocations. The COO will work in partnership with the Executive Director and WADDL leadership team to meet the mission of WADDL and instill an inclusive, inspired, and productive culture that is committed to client service.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime exempt. Monthly Salary: $6,012.09 - $9,403.52 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.
• At least 5 years of management experience in veterinary, medical, diagnostic laboratory or academic administration, operations, or related field.
• Experience in full financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and systematic analysis of business, including principles of cost accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge in strategic and operational planning, policy development, program and project management, facilities and marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to apply excellent collaborative leadership and management skills in a complex organization.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with utilizing a laboratory information management system (LIMS) or other complex hospital related management system.
• Experience with quality assurance programs and accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in business administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Medical Management (MMM), American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), or related field or equivalent training.
• Active and in good standing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license.
• Certification in human resource management.
• Experience in providing administrative leadership for medical and/or laboratory service.
• Experience conducting financial analysis and budget planning in a complex organizational structure.
• Experience managing personnel in a complex organizational structure.
• Experience managing laboratory or medical facilities and procurement of equipment.
• Experience delivering high quality service and building loyalty among clients.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter. To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/WADDL-Chief-Operating-Officer_R-13917.