Job Posting Title:
Senior Director, Operations and Strategy
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Hiring Department:
Department of Ophthalmology
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Director, Operations and Strategy serves as a partner to the Chair and other members of the Department senior leadership team across the mission pillars for the School and Department, with a focus on department operations, budget development and financial reporting, and staff development. In partnership with the Chair and other senior leaders, contribute to the strategy, build and maintain the programs, ensure appropriate fiduciary stewardship and operational excellence, and help steer the direction for the Department.
Responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Sees ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.
- Strong financial acumen and knows how businesses work and possesses knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information; understands the financial impact of decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead clinical programmatic growth, including business planning, operational execution, and stakeholder alignment
- Knowledge of healthcare delivery models, performance metrics, and quality improvement
- Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Strong planning skills to develop and adapt strategies based on changing market conditions.
- Expert knowledge of academic operations to develop long-term strategies that align with organizational goals and identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Ability to adapt strategies based on changing market conditions and balance short term and long-term impacts.
- Ability to make good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
- Strong critical thinking skills and judgement to evaluate relevant information and involve appropriate stakeholders before making decisions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to relate to people across the organization.
- Ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose.
- Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and inspire and motivate others to achieve the vision.
- Ability to aligns team goals with the organizational vision.
- Ability to resolve conflicts, foster a positive work environment, and recognize and reward team achievements.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets effectively.
- Ability to analyze financial data to inform strategic decisions and ensure financial sustainability of projects and initiatives.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
- Ten (10) years of relevant experience in healthcare operations and strategy.
- Proven track record of leadership and management in a healthcare setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Management, or a related field.
- 15 years of relevant experience, including senior leadership roles.
- Experience in a large healthcare system or similar environment.
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