Associate Director Transplant Services

Associate Director – Transplant Services Center

Requisition #901818

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

ABOUT TRANSPLANT SERVICES CENTER

Transplant Services Center (TSC) is a Center within UT Southwestern Medical Center that functions as a full-service eye and tissue bank to “Complete the Circle of Care" between donation and transplantation.  TSC has been providing eye and tissue donor recovery, processing, and allograft distribution services in North Texas since 1972.  TSC is accredited by both the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). TSC is the longest continually accredited eye and tissue bank in Texas.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director, Quality Operations works under minimal supervision to assist the Director in the operation of the Transplant Services Center through supervision and leadership of the quality program. The Associate Director also assists with business development and provides back-up supervision for technical operations as required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in related field  

• Experience
  8 years to 10 years of progressively responsible, related experience 
  3 years in supervisory capacity 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree in business or leadership  

Experience
8 years to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in eye and/or tissue banking 

5 years in supervisory capacity 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! 

JOB DUTIES

• Assists with setting strategic and operational goals for the Transplant Center. Positions the Transplant Center to grow, develop, and respond to the changing needs of the community.
• Implements policies and procedures to maintain compliance with UT System policies, state regulations, FDA regulations, and accrediting body standards.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key partners, including but not limited to national accrediting organizations, organ procurement organizations, eye and tissue banks, tissue processors, medical examiners, and f