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BSD PED - Administration

About the Department

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children\'s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children\'s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children\'s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has expanded its presence to numerous satellite sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care \'close to home\' whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/). Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director, Operations is responsible for strengthening our programs and impact across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. The Senior Director, Operations will embody and lead the Department of Pediatrics in the execution of its mission and vision while upholding the organization\'s values. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Senior Director, Operations is a key liaison between programs and operations. This new position interacts with all internal departments, leading all program-focused activities and providing vision and strategy around future organizational needs.

This position requires a leader with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify, develop, and execute strategies and tactics that drive our growth.

Responsibilities

• Leads, develops, and manages the integration of all subspecialty service lines as part of the CCHA, in collaboration with other Division of the Biological Sciences, University of Chicago Medicine, and CCHA leaders.
• Provides vision and motivation, assisting in the implementation of strategic plans. Provides strategy and assistance around the budgeting for current and future programming, space, infrastructure, and system needs that will help the department more effectively carry out its mission with a focus on continual quality improvement.
• Provides effective and thoughtful leadership by building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Develops short- and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team.
• Strengthens and develops programmatic partnerships that will help current and new programs expand.
• Directs special projects and business analyses; including salary benchmarking and a new compensation plan for faculty.
• Works with department leadership to strengthen programmatic policies, procedures, and program space.
• Facilitates collaborative relationships among sections to ensure effective, quality patient care delivery.
• Identifies operational goals and oversees allocation of resources to meet priorities. Ensures compliance of staff ith organizational, University and other relevant policies and guidelines.
• Advises on all financial activities, including financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and procurement. Oversees facilities management, including renovations, moves, maintenance and ongoing facilities operations. Manages development of all contracts, including those with vendors and other institutions.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree with an emphasis in finance, business, health care, or relevant field.

Experience:

Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience within a complex, research, or healthcare environment.

Directly related financial and budget development experience in complex healthcare or matrixed enviro