Senior Administrative Director

Make a Lasting Impact on Mental Health, Academic Medicine, and ResearchThe University of Utah's Department of Psychiatry seeks a strategic, collaborative, and visionary Senior Administrative Director to serve as the senior administrative executive and chief administrative partner to the Department Chair. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of the nation's leading academic psychiatry departments while advancing clinical excellence, groundbreaking research, innovative education, and community impact.The Department of Psychiatry is a key academic and clinical partner within Huntsman Mental Health, working alongside the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Huntsman Mental Health Hospital, and Huntsman Mental Health Foundation to advance a shared mission to advance mental health knowledge, hope, and healing for all. United by a vision to create the world's first university-wide mental health institute, these organizations are driving transformative change in patient care, education, research, and policy. This unique ecosystem creates unparalleled opportunities for collaboration across academic medicine, healthcare operations, philanthropy, and community engagement, enabling innovative solutions that improve mental health and well-being in Utah and beyond. Learn more about Huntsman Mental Health at: https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhiThe Department of Psychiatry is a dynamic and growing organization that includes 117 faculty members and 155 staff employees with an annual operating budget of approximately $13 million. Additionally, our faculty have more than $14 million in active research grants housed within the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. Working closely with leaders across the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, University of Utah Health, and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, the Senior Administrative Director will play a defining role in driving strategy, operational excellence, workforce development, financial stewardship, and organizational growth.This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of mental health care, research, and education while serving as a trusted advisor and key thought partner to departmental leadership.Position HighlightsAs the Senior Administrative Director, you will:Serve as the principal administrative advisor and strategic partner to the Department Chair.Lead the development and execution of operational strategies that support the Department's clinical, educational, research, and community missions.Provide executive oversight of departmental administration, faculty affairs, human resources, contracting, organizational development, and workforce planning.Partner with departmental and health system finance leaders to ensure sound financial stewardship and long term sustainability.Support strategic growth initiatives, faculty recruitment, research expansion, and educational program development.Foster collaboration across the Department, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, University of Utah Health, and University leadership.Lead and develop high performing administrative teams and build a culture of accountability, service, innovation, and continuous improvement.Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu