Manages division staff members including administrative,
clinical, and research staff who provide support to the division's
clinical, educational, and research operations. Oversees
recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff into the
division. Communicates standards of behavior, professional
boundaries, and job expectations; identifies and provides training
and development opportunities; acts as a mentor and coach;
evaluates and provides ongoing feedback on performance and
addresses poor performance when needed.
Performs monthly reviews and analysis on all division dashboard
indicators and operational reports; meets regularly with Division
Chief to review progress on issues that impact division
operations.
Develops and administers the division's annual budget and is
responsible for monitoring financial performance. Oversees the
preparation of quarterly written variance analysis reports compiled
by the division's accountant for department administration.
Oversees reconciliation of division operating accounts on a monthly
basis. Approves purchase requests, travel reimbursements, and
invoices in accordance with division and department policies and
procedures. Reviews financials with division chief and division
accountant on a monthly basis; identifies possible budget variance
concerns and addresses as needed.
Develops methods for fiscal analysis, conducts financial and
quantitative analysis, and monitors existing programs and services.
Identifies and implements strategies for timely, efficient, and
compliant physician billing, reduction costs, and quality
improvement of care/service for meeting the financial performance
goals of the department and division. Ensures optimal utilization
of all available financial resources including operating funds and
external support.
Creates and supports an environment of excellence that fosters
teamwork, collaboration, respect, and belonging where staff feel
valued, appreciated, and recognized.
Provides conflict resolution. Resolves problems and encourages
open lines of communication with faculty and staff to ensure high
employee morale and a professional, healthy atmosphere.
Participates in strategic planning and facilitates quality
improvement efforts. Continually monitors operations, programs,
physical properties, and resource allocations. Proactively works to
improve operations, continually refining processes and addressing
customer needs while focusing on the long-term strategic role of
delivery. Participates in business development and department site
expansions. May be required to participate on various division and
departmental project management/improvement teams.
Works collaboratively with Primary Children's Hospital (PCH)
administration, maintaining strong institutional relationships
between the division and PCH. Ensures operational efficiency of
division operations at PCH.
Coordinates and manages contract renewals and negotiations for
the division in collaboration with Division Chief and department
administration.
Initiates workflow and business process analysis and provides
project plans from recommendation to implementation. Evaluates and
revises as necessary to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the
division that are consistent with department and university
policies.
Partners with internal and external customers and markets and
promotes new and existing services and programs.
Serves as a resource and assists faculty in administrative
procedures as well as problem solving. May participate in faculty
recruitment and work closely with the credentialing specialist to
ensure that providers are credentialed at the time of hire.
Develops, tests, implements, and evaluates new and creative
approaches to meeting division and department goals.
Integrates trends in healthcare and the field of assigned
pediatric subspecialties to forecast future division and department
needs for program development, financial positions, and
non-financial resources.
In collaboration with the division's research team, oversees
the administrative and financial aspects of all division research
activities.
CommentsMust possess strong understanding of
clinical and academic operations in order to make sound decisions
and operate with respect to complex issues and institution/business
requirements. Must be able to apply critical thinking to assess
feasibility of decisions and have analytical ability sufficient to
evaluate data and make recommendations regarding operations and
budgets.
A collaborative, creative, flexible, and pro-active approach to
managing the division's business and its clinical, academic, and
educational missions is critical to the division's development and
ongoing success.
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed
to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It 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.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically
requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be
requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening,
talking.
The following job level and associated pay rate will be
considered based on job placement. Final placement, including the
corresponding pay rate, will be determined by the department in
alignment with business needs and budget
considerations.
Senior Manager, Operations Management - Division/Business
Unit (Non-Executive)Direct/Manage/Supervise day-to-day
operations for a division/business unit. Oversee all applicable
functions (e.g., sales, logistics, operations, manufacturing,
marketing, engineering). Responsible for managing profit and loss
(P&L), developing budgets, and setting revenue goals. Establish
strategies, objectives, and goals for the division/business unit,
while meeting the organizational vision, standards, and priorities.
Provide leadership, coaching, counseling, and career development
opportunities to staff. May also oversee operations for a single
independent site. Second-level manager. Manages the activities of
first-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring,
firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of
the field with proven leadership skills.Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of
directly related work experience.This is a Senior Manager-Level
position in the Management track.Job Code: MZ3824Grade: M19Expected
Pay Range: $96,837 - $118,426
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job
levels:
Senior Manager, Operations Management - Division/Business
Unit (Non-Executive): Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of
directly related work experience.
Preferences
Preferences:
- Master's degree in a related field.
- One or more years of experience with budget and
finance/accounting methods and processes, including strategic
planning, forecasting, and tracking revenue and expenses.
- Experience with research accounting methods.
- One or more years of experience with, and a working knowledge
of, clinical revenue processes.
- Knowledge of medical education, including Graduate Medical
Education and Continuing Medical Education policies and
processes.
- One or more years of experience with personnel management.
The Department will screen applicants according to the
identified preferences.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45783B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00
p.m., with some nights and weekends required. Hours may vary based
on operational needs.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $96,837 - $118,426
Close Date: 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled:
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