Director of Administrative Operations - Department of Dermatology

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

LifeInsurance

a Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago Department of Dermatology seeks a Director of Administrative Operations to oversee financial, regulatory, and business activities within the unit. This role manages budgeting, grants, human resources, and facilities, coordinating across departments and external partners.

Under minimal supervision, you will drive strategic plans, monitor contracts, and oversee grants from pre- to post-award, ensuring compliance and efficient operations in a dynamic academic medical

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.
• Lead strategic plans and administrative direction of the unit.
• Oversee the operational payment structure, monitor payments and patient billing per contracts and insurance.
• Coordinate grants management and reporting of expenditures and awards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Job description

Director of Administrative Operations - Department of Dermatology

Chicago, IL, United States

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1042695

Posted on: 11/3/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/18/2026

Director of Administrative Operations - Department of Dermatology

Hiring Department: Department of Dermatology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042695

Posting Close Date: 11/18/2026

Salary: Thesalary range for the position is $120,000 – 140,000. Salary is competitive andcommensurate with qualifications and experience, while also consideringinternal equity.

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

• Health


• Dental


• Vision


• LifeInsurance


• a Retirement Plan


• Paid time Off


• Tuition waivers

TheDepartment of Dermatology at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking aDirector of Administrative Operations.

PositionSummary:

Underminimal supervision oversees the operational, financial, regulatory, andbusiness activities of the unit. This includes financial analysis and strategyrelated to medical service, health maintenance, and procurement programs; humanresource and facilities management; business development, marketing, and publicrelations; contract negotiations; interfacing and ensuring compliance withgranting organizations, regulatory agencies, university policies, andprocedures. Represents Department Head on campus/university committees.

Duties &Responsibilities:

FinancialManagement / Business Development:

Develop the annual budget,including providing monthly financial reporting and forecasting, cash flowmanagement, capital spending and expenditures review and approval.

Develop strategic plans, annualgoals and objectives and administrative direction of the unit.

Identify new businessopportunities by analyzing and presenting financial data for thedevelopment of new services, facilities, procedures, and costs.

Oversee the operational paymentstructure, monitor payments and patient billing as outlined in contractsand ensure compliance with insurance companies.

Lead departmental marketingefforts by developing and implementing a marketing plan and measuring andreporting results.

Create, implement, and monitordepartmental strategic plan.

Coordinates maintenance, repair,remodeling, and equipment purchases by identifying needs, planning,budgeting, and reviewing contracts as needed.

OperationsManagement:

Manage off-site practices, onceestablished, by negotiating the terms for revenue generating contracts,monitoring, and renegotiating leases.

Direct all day-to-dayadministrative activities.

Maintain and report spaceutilization inventory.

Manage grant activities (pre andpost award, extramural) including review and submission of grant andcontract proposals; creates and maintains documentation of expenditures,reports, proposal submissions, and awards.

GrantsManagement:

Collaborates closely with OVCRto ensure proper grant management.

Recruit, select, evaluate, andtrain administrative staff.

HumanResources:

Oversee and direct recruitmentactivities of faculty, physicians, and staff with assistance ofappropriate management staff. Ensure appropriate credentials are receivedas needed.

Develop and monitor compensationplans, income guarantees and productivity incentives.

Performsother 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.

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.

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.

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, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.