Administrative Director

Job Summary
The University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine DOIM is seeking an experienced and highperforming professional to join its leadership team. The Administrative Director will lead administration operations and finance for the department and will foster facilitate and ensure excellence and effectiveness in all facets of the Departments administration and financial operations. University of Utah Located in the bustling urban landscape of Salt Lake City the University of Utah stands as the states flagship institution and the regions hub of higher education. The vision of the University of Utah is to become a topten public university with unsurpassed societal impact. Also known as the U it is a Tier 1 research university and a member of the exclusive Association of American Universities. Home to the states only academic medical center the U offers worldclass health care education and patient care. Driven by a goal to become a top 10 public university with unsurpassed societal impact the University of Utah is committed to making social economic and cultural contributions that improve the quality of life throughout the state the nation and the world. University of Utah Health University of Utah Health is the only academic medical center in the state of Utah and the Mountain West and provides patient care for the people of Utah Idaho Wyoming Montana western Colorado and much of Nevada. It also serves as the training ground for the majority of the states physicians nurses pharmacists therapists and other health care professionals. Consistently ranked top 10 in quality in the nation among academic medical centers academic partners at the University of Utah include the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and Colleges of Nursing Pharmacy and Health which are internationally regarded as research and teaching institutions. The University of Utah Health Sciences Center UUHSC is comprised of six schools and colleges including the colleges of Health Nursing and Pharmacy the Eccles Health Sciences Library and the schools of Dentistry and Medicine; five hospitals and 12 community health care centers including the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute; the University of Utah Medical Group with 2000 members; a 282000 member health plan offering medical mental health and pharmacy benefits for fully insured and selffunded employer groups individuals and families as well as Medicare and Medicaid; ARUP Laboratories one of the nations largest reference laboratories; and numerous institutes and centers reflecting the health systems strengths in oncology cardiology diabetes treatment genetics ophthalmology orthopedics neuroscience psychiatry precision medicine population health global health and more. Department of Internal Medicine The Department of Internal Medicine DOIM is led by Chair John M. Inadomi MD AGAF . The DOIMs mission is to advance health through excellence in each of the core domains: education patient care and discovery through inspiring an engaged diverse membership encouraging innovative thinking and building collaborative partnerships. DOIM is the largest department in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine SOM with 12 divisions 450 fulltime faculty 260 other faculty over 200 advanced practice clinicians 550 staff and over 220 residents and fellows. Onequarter of SOM teaching is done by DOIM faculty. Currently sponsored research in the department represents approximately onethird of the total extramural dollars awarded to the SOM . Faculty in the DOIM procured over $118 M in extramural grant funding in FY23. DOIM exemplifies a collaborative spirit within the University of Utah maintaining strong research partnerships with the Salt Lake City VA Huntsman Cancer Institute Intermountain Health Care and other internal initiatives within the University such as the Molecular Medicine Program Immunology Inflammation & Infectious Diseases Initiative and the Utah Genome Project. Position Summary The Administrative Director (AD) directs the strategic initiatives and operations for the DOIM and serves as advisor to the Department Chair. The AD partners with the Chair Vice Chairs and Division Chiefs in support of all missions of the Department including patient care teaching research services and community engagement. The AD oversees all administrative operations of the Department including finance research education clinical services and human resources in support of the goals and mission of the University and serves as the administrative liaison for the DOIM with the divisions affiliate sites (Huntsman Cancer Institute Huntsman Mental Health Institute VA Medical Center) Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Hospitals and Clinics Medical Group and Health Sciences.

Responsibilities
Directs the development and implementation of financial services research administration clinical services and human resources as well as providing quality service to a diverse population. Supports the Chair to provide strategic direction for assigned units by setting shortterm and longterm goals estimating budgetary requirements for space and equipment and planning and implementing special projects and policies. As the administrative liaison for the DOIM must represent the Department with exceptional professionalism and accountability. Establishes and directs an administrative team at the department level with clarity about department vs. divisional roles. Develops consistent plans for communication of strategic initiatives and goals for divisional administration. Supports the missions of the Department by working closely with each division chief as defined by each divisions unique goals and vision to develop and/or expand existing programs in the research education and clinical missions. Supports the clinical mission of the Department with the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs through development and expansion of clinical programs to meet health system demand; implementation of clinical practice standards; guidelines for training physicians other providers and staff on billing processes and procedures; and evaluating clinical productivity measures. Serves as a champion for the exceptional patient experience for the Department developing improved clinic processes and patient access. Supports the research mission of the Department with the Vice Chair for Research . Understands grants and contracts from federal and nonfederal sources and works with leadership to grow the research portfolio. Manages research space facilities and resources in coordination with the Departments research administration. Working with the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development oversees aspects of faculty appointments promotion/tenure retention and nonrenewal processes within the Department adhering to School of Medicine and University guidelines. Supports the educational mission in coordination with the Vice Chair for Education including development and review of budgets for residents and fellows enhancement of opportunities for internal CME and MOC activities and growth of external CME events. Assists the Vice Chair for Culture and Community to create and implement programs that lead to an inclusive culture where all faculty APCs staff and trainees are supported to grow and perform at their top potential and where diverse experiences are welcomed to bring about innovation. Collaborates with and provides guidance to faculty and administrative leaders about personnel decisions and actions including training performance management and terminations. Forecasts capital and operating budget needs in evaluating and reporting on the units market sensitivity financial analysis space utilization review staff performance evaluation etc. Maintains effective stewardship of the units budget while ensuring that funds are used to meet the goals and mission of the University and Department. Works with leadership to direct special interdisciplinary projects having impact on the overall operation and strategic direction of the Department including developing strategies consistent with the Universitys continuous quality improvement program. Oversees all aspects of human resource management including recruitment and retention of assigned staff. Plays a key role in the recruitment and development of administrative talent at the division level. Will support the individual division administrators to assist each division to reach their divisions goals and objectives. Divisionlevel administrators will have a dottedline reporting responsibility to this position in addition to their reporting responsibilities to their immediate supervisors. Oversees the analysis and determination of appropriate staff mix to support patient/customer needs. Ensures competency of unit management/supervisory staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through ongoing staff performance evaluation. Collaborates to market and promote new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers. Participates in committees to establish patient/customer service and administrative plans and policies. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The University of Utah Health has retained Opus Partners to support this recruitment. Katie Dean Partner and Jeff Stafford Senior Associate are leading the search. Inquiries and nominations should be sent to . Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Health Care Administration clinical field or related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); nine years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership staff management and effective communications skills required. Completion of hospital provided supervisory training within one year of employment may also be required. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.