Associate Director, Division Administrat

Job Summary:The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Division Administrator. Under administrative direction, directs, manages, and supervises day-to-day operations for assigned clinical division(s) in the Department of Pediatrics including but not limited to clinical operations, human resource and financial management, outpatient and/or inpatient services, scheduling, materials management, program support, and quality assurance. In collaboration with the Division Chief and Department Administration, provides strategic support and leadership in planning, developing, and implementing new programs to advance the mission and goals of the division, and ensures ongoing quality of service in existing clinical, education, and research programs. Establishes strategies, objectives, and goals for the division, while meeting the university vision, standards, and priorities. Assists in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures; recommends changes when necessary and assists in the implementation of new processes. Provides leadership, coaching, counseling, and career development opportunities to staff. Manages the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Requires a broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills. Acts as a catalyst between the division and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care.Department Summary:At the University of Utah Department of Pediatrics, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As the second-largest department in the School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country, we are united by our mission to improve the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. Our work is driven by dedicated professionals who share a commitment to putting the child first, always. We cultivate an environment where mutual respect, appreciation, and collaboration are valued, empowering our teams to make a meaningful impact every day. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/.Employee Health Requirements:This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.