Administrative Director, Transplant Service Line

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo seeks an Administrative Director for Transplant Service Line to provide strategic and operational leadership for the UTMC Center for Transplant Medicine and affiliated clinics and outreach services. You will oversee operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with the university’s mission of academic excellence and patient-centered care.

Success requires extensive healthcare leadership experience, familiarity with transplant services, and strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in healthcare, business, education or related field required; MBA or MHA preferred.
• Seven plus years of previous management experience required with at least five in years in a relevant healthcare setting with transplant services experience preferred.
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives certification preferred.
• Experience, training, and/or certification in operations improvement methodologies (i.e. lean six sigma) desired.
• Tactful, respectful, and courteous in dealing with patients, visitors, students, residents, physicians, and staff.
• Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or similar software applications with proven knowledge of standard computer manipulation required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both oral and written format.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the UTMC Center for Transplant Medicine and affiliated clinics and outreach services.
• Deliver oversight and coordination of transplant service line operations, ensuring alignment with the university's mission.
• Lead collaboration across multiple teams to drive patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
• Oversee compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards and drive performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Management experience

Data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Policy compliance

Self-direction

Education

Master’s degree or higher

MBA or MHA preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Administrative Director, Transplant Service Line

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30am End Time: 5:00pm

Job Description

The Administrative Director for Transplant Service Line provides strategic and operational leadership for the UTMC Center for Transplant Medicine and affiliated clinics and outreach services across UToledo Health. This role delivers oversight and coordination of operations within the transplant service line ensuring alignment with UTH’s mission of academic excellence, patient-centered care, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher degree in healthcare, business, education or related field required; MBA or MHA preferred.
• Seven plus years of previous management experience required with at least five in years in a relevant healthcare setting with transplant services experience preferred.
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives certification preferred.
• Experience, training, and/or certification in operations improvement methodologies (i.e. lean six sigma) desired.
• Tactful, respectful, and courteous in dealing with patients, visitors, students, residents, physicians, and staff.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with personnel and medical staff.
• Successfully completed orientation program within 90 days.
• Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work closely with multiple teams.
• Previous experience with accreditation standards including the Joint Commission.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or similar software applications with proven knowledge of standard computer manipulation required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both oral and written format.
• Ability to successfully operate and manage others in complex, high paced team-based environments requiring sophisticated interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional, service-oriented working relationships with patients, families, physicians, nurses, co-workers, supervisors and others.
• Ability to analyze data, perform multiple tasks and work independently.
• Must be able to understand and comply with policies and procedures.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional office environment with a high-performance team of professionals in partnership toward common objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or MHA preferred.
• At least five in years in a relevant management experience in a healthcare setting with transplant services experience preferred.
• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives certification preferred

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.