Director of Admin Operations (OBGYN)

University of Illinois Chicago; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a Director of Admin Operations (OBGYN) to lead operational, financial, regulatory and business activities for a large unit within the Department of Pediatrics. Responsibilities include budgeting, strategic planning, grants management, HR, and contract oversight.

This role reports to the Department Chair, oversees payments and billing per contracts, and drives marketing and space utilization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Management or in a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of administrative/management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop the annual budget, including providing monthly financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, capital spending, and expenditures review and approval.
• Develop strategic plans, annual goals and objectives, and administrative direction for the unit.
• Identify new business opportunities by analyzing and presenting financial data for the development of new services, procedures, and costs.
• Oversee the operational payment structure, monitor payments and patient billing as outlined in contracts, and ensure compliance with insurance companies.
• Lead departmental marketing efforts by developing and implementing a marketing plan and measuring and reporting results.
• Create, implement, and monitor departmental strategic plan.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, remodeling and equipment purchases by identifying needs, planning, budgeting, and reviewing contracts as needed.
• Manage off-site practices by negotiating the terms for revenue generating contracts, monitoring and renegotiating leases.
• Maintain and report space utilization inventory.
• Direct all day-to-day administrative activities.
• Responsible for oversight of grant activities. Ensure research aims are met; ensure compliance.
• Manage grant activities (pre and post award, extramural) including review and submission of grant and contract proposals; creates and maintains documentation of expenditures, reports, proposal submissions and awards.
• Recruit, select, evaluate, and train administrative staff.
• Oversee and direct recruitment activities of facility, physicians, and staff with assistance of appropriate management staff. Ensure appropriate credentials are received as needed.
• Manage and train unit HR staff.
• Develop and monitor compensation plans, income guarantees and productivity incentives.
• Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, management and

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Management or in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hiring Department: UICOMP-OBGYN

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041673

Posting Close Date: 9/4/2026

Salary: $100,000 to $135,000 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position of Director of Admin Operations (OBGYN) in the OB/GYN Department.

About The University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Peoria

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.

Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here .

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This position leads and oversees the operational, financial, regulatory and business activities of a large unit, Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine Peoria. This includes: financial analysis and strategy related to medical service, health maintenance, and procurement programs; human resource and facilities management; business development, marketing and public relations; contract negotiations; interfacing and ensuring compliance with granting organizations, regulatory agencies, university policies and procedures. Represents Department Chair on campus/university committees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management / Business Development

• Develop the annual budget, including providing monthly financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, capital spending, and expenditures review and approval.
• Develop strategic plans, annual goals and objectives, and administrative direction for the unit.
• Identify new business opportunities by analyzing and presenting financial data for the development of new services, procedures, and costs.
• Oversee the operational payment structure, monitor payments and patient billing as outlined in contracts, and ensure compliance with insurance companies.
• Lead departmental marketing efforts by developing and implementing a marketing plan and measuring and reporting results.
• Create, implement, and monitor departmental strategic plan.

Operations Management

• Oversee maintenance, repair, remodeling and equipment purchases by identifying needs, planning, budgeting, and reviewing contracts as needed.
• Manage off-site practices by negotiating the terms for revenue generating contracts, monitoring and renegotiating leases.
• Maintain and report space utilization inventory.
• Direct all day-to-day administrative activities.

Grants Management

• Responsible for oversight of grant activities. Ensure research aims are met; ensure compliance.
• Manage grant activities (pre and post award, extramural) including review and submission of grant and contract proposals; creates and maintains documentation of expenditures, reports, proposal submissions and awards.

Human Resources

• Recruit, select, evaluate, and train administrative staff.
• Oversee and direct recruitment activities of facility, physicians, and staff with assistance of appropriate management staff. Ensure appropriate credentials are received as needed.
• Manage and train unit HR staff.
• Develop and monitor compensation plans, income guarantees and productivity incentives.
• Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• This job description reflects 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 this job.
• Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Management or in a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of administrative/management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience in healthcare environment desired.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 to $135,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.