Director of Administration

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Director of Administration in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).

Chief non-physician executive in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) charged with the development of a corporate style of operation that supports the tripartite mission of the University and ensures implementation of the Department's strategic plans at the NJMS campus. This individual, in conjunction with the Chair, is responsible for the financial and operational integrity of the Department through the stewardship of institutional resources, the recruitment of faculty and clinical staff, and the implementation of appropriate budget control, business planning and program/practice development strategies. Monitors clinical in-patient and out-patient care and volume to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of care delivery. Reporting directly to the Chair of ENT, as well as the Associate Dean, Clinical Operations, this administrator may represent the Chair in various institutional forums including New Jersey Medical School, University Hospital, BHMG and the University at large.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Establishes short and long-range management, organizational, operational, and financial plans to support the department and organization values, vision, customer service, and general objectives at Rutgers NJMS.
• Under the direction of the Chair, is responsible for providing administration and direction to all aspects of the Department.
• Develops Departmental financial policy including the annual budget process, financial strategies, internal financial reporting, and audit controls.
• Manage all administrative functions of the Department including structure, finance, human resources, and operations for Rutgers NJMS.
• Recommends, implements, and oversees faculty salary, production/performance, and incentive systems under the direction of the Chair and within institutional and state guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/ Public Administration or related field, Master's degree preferred plus eight (8) years of progressively more responsible professional level experience, coordinating administrative activities, expediting programs and assessing personnel preferably in a healthcare, government agency or university environment required.
• Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a managerial capacity, five (5) years supervisory capacity.