Program Director 2 / IDD Institute Administrator

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

A member of a leadership team of program administrators working closely with the Senior Department Administrator (SDA) to provide high level management to the Institute on Development and Disabilities and Departments of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Center for Women's Health (WACS). The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD) is home to 96 Faculty, 47 non-faculty clinic staff, 11 classified administrative staff, up to 5medical fellows 44 researchers, 18 unclassified administration leaders serving the Institute across clinical, research, public health, and education programs. The IDD comprises 16 disciplines, multiple unique clinical programs, five independently accredited training programs as well as a federally funded interdisciplinary training program, and multiple Centers/Offices/non-clinical programs. The IDD is also the home organization of the Portland and Eugene Children Development and Rehabilitation Centers, which serves over 11,000 unique patients annually. The Administrator works under the direction of, and with delegated authority from, the Department Chair of Pediatrics, the Institute Director, and the SDA, and oversees the planning and operations for the Institute. In this capacity; s/he advises the Chair SDA, and Institute Director on departmental/Institute issues, leads departmental/Institute initiatives, and represents departmental/Institute leadership in external programs, projects and committees. S/he directs and oversees all administrative and financial aspects of Institute clinical, research, education, and public health programs including strategic planning, personnel management, budgeting and finance, professional practice issues, facilities, inventory and equipment, contract negotiation, and professional billing. Works closely with the Chair, Institute Director and SDA on all administrative functions, providing administrative continuity in the Chair's/SDA's absence. The administrator oversees all aspects of administration for the Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics. In this capacity, the administrtor ensures the Institute is financially viable and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and university policies, procedures and processes pertaining to faculty affairs, human resources, and professional billing. In addtition, under the direction for the SDA, the Institute Administrator takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives that builds upon collaborative approaches that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all WACS participating organizations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher degree in relevant field AND seven years of relevant experience.
• Ability to make independent decision, anlayze situations, solve complex problems and initiatiate actions for the effective management of a large and complex department; demonstrated leadership and planning skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in software applications, specifically spreadsheet, word processing and database applications.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Public Health Administration strongly preferred.
• 7 + years’ experience.
• Prior experience in a complex, multi-faceted academic medical center environment.
• Previous experience with professional practice issues.
• Must have extensive experience in managing fiscal operations, including grants and contracts.
• Previous budgetary experience.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience in Lean or other management improvement techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees