Senior Director (Administrator)- Department of Ophthalmology and Hospital Planning Operations

Job Posting Title:

Senior Director (Administrator)- Department of Ophthalmology and Hospital Planning Operations

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Hiring Department:

Department of Ophthalmology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Senior Director (Administrator)- Department of Ophthalmology and Hospital Planning Operations.

This position would support the Department of Ophthalmology and Hospital Planning & Operations which includes managing the day-to-day operations of the Department of Ophthalmology and the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute, represent the Department of Ophthalmology in key Medical School, University and community committees and bodies, as well as providing operational and planning support of the new integrated facilities of UT Medicine, including hospital planning efforts. Serve as the senior administrative partner to the Chair and other members of the Department senior leadership team across the mission pillars for the School and Departments.

Purpose

In partnership with the Chair and other senior leaders, contribute to the strategy, build and maintain programs, ensure appropriate fiduciary stewardship and operational excellence, and help steer the direction for the Departments. Coordinate department operations, budget development and financial reporting, faculty recruitment, and staff development.  Expected to serve and contribute to hospital and integrated facilities of the future planning and clinical program development which will be a portion of the assignment and will grow over time.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chair and Department Senior Leadership to develop and implement a strategic plan for growing and developing a sustainable business plan for the Department. Develop and manage policies and strategies needed to implement the Departments’ vision for clinical, educational and research program development. Support the design of programs and associated funding proposals.

• Develop, implement & and manage clinical productivity, financials and reporting dashboards 

• Responsible for management of daily operations at the department or division level, ensuring alignment with the institutional strategic plan and objectives.

• Oversee and manage the Departments’ financials including: Develop financial strategies including revenue and charge capture optimization, prepare, direct and manage the department operating budgets and accounts, and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial/strategic reports to Dell Med leadership.

• Serves as the senior department leader and ambassador to interface with Dell Med/University of Texas Medical Center shared services teams to assure industry-leading best practices on financial, human resources, compliance and legal management of services.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Dell Medical’s partners leaders/stakeholders and other community-based organizations to align on priorities and partnerships when opportunities are identified. Lead for developing and managing clinical contracts with external partners; oversee contract invoicing for the department 

• Oversee faculty compensation plan and all financial functions including FTE cost allocations, contracting, invoicing, purchasing and financial reporting. Oversee the departments’ use of space, including assignment, ensuring efficiency use, maintenance, and coordination of renovations.

• Provide administrative leadership of department education programs, strategic planning and education infrastructure.

• Work with the Chair, residency program director, medical student director, faculty and staff to plan, guide, and direct programs and teams to carry out the education mission of the Department.

• Partner with the Education pillar to efficiently streamline and support the education mission.

• Provide administrative leadership and works in partnership with Research Administration for all extramural research processes, including clinical trials, grant submissions and pre/post award activities. Serves as point of contact for principal investigators’ business and administrative needs. 

• In partnership with leadership and development team at Dell Med, develop and implement a strategic plan aligned with the institution’s strategic plan to ensure alignment with the mission of the depart