Director, GME Operations

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Director of Business Administration for the GME office. This executive role oversees administrative, financial, and strategic operations for Graduate Medical Education, supporting roughly 105 residency and fellowship programs and about 1,050 residents and fellows across affiliated sites.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for GME, the Director leads functional teams and directs budgeting, policy development, HR, and analytics to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• Experience in academic medical center administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develops long-range administrative strategy; advises the DIO; evaluates accreditation trends and designs future GME operations.
• Financial Leadership: Oversees complex budgets, forecasting, and reporting; implements robust controls and cost-saving measures.
• Human Resources: Directs staff administration, recruitment, retention, and development for the division.
• Team leadership: Manages a team of professionals and fosters a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Strategy execution: Leads implementation of policies, procedures and risk management within GME operations.

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Room G7654, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

• Worker Subtype: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Department: 500034 GME Ofc (Grad Medical Educ)
• Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
• Range: UR URG 115
• Compensation Range: $97,400.00 - $146,000.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Business Administration serves as the senior administrative leader for the University of Rochester Medical Center Graduate Medical Education (GME) enterprise. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education/Designated Institutional Official (DIO), the Director provides executive leadership for the operational, financial, strategic, and administrative functions of the GME Office supporting approximately 105 residency and fellowship programs, approximately 1050 residents and fellows, and multiple affiliated teaching hospitals and participating sites. The Director leads through three manager-level direct reports (Accreditation & Compliance, Operations & Trainee Services, and Systems, Communications & Analytics) and is accountable for the performance, fiscal stewardship, workforce development, and continuous improvement of the GME administrative enterprise. Approximately 25% of effort is devoted to strategic planning, organizational development, innovation, and future-state design of GME operations.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership: Develops long-range administrative strategy; advises the DIO; evaluates emerging accreditation, workforce, technology, AI and regulatory trends; develops business cases for growth; represents GME on institutional initiatives Develops and implements strategic plans for the administrative functions of the division(s), ensuring alignment with the overall goals and mission. Leads the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance operational efficiency and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. Serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on administrative matters, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making. Represent the division(s) in high-level meetings and committees, advocating for administrative needs and contributing to University-wide initiatives. Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and external partners. Ensures all administrative functions within the division(s) comply with University policies, healthcare regulations, and legal requirements. Develops and implements risk management Financial Leadership: Provides high-level oversight of financial management, including the development and management of complex budgets, financial forecasting, and reporting. Develops and implements robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure fiscal responsibility, compliance with regulations, and optimal use of resources. Collaborates with senior leadership to advise on financial strategies, including cost-saving initiatives, revenue enhancement opportunities, and long-term financial planning. Oversees the preparation and presentation of detailed financial reports to senior management, the board of trustees, and other key stakeholders. Human Resources functions : Directs the staff administration strategy for the division(s). In collaboration with the Human Resources Business Partner, ensures alignment with the University's overall HR policies and strategic objectives. Develops and implements professional development programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the administrative team. Oversees talent management processes, including recruitment, retention, performance management, and succession planning, to build and maintain a high-performing team. Leads the development and implementation of initiatives that support employee engagement within the division(s). Leads, mentors, and manages a team of professionals at various levels. Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Provides guidance and support to the team in managing their day-to-day responsibilities, ensuring they have the resources and train