Division Administrator, Nephrology and Hypertension

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah seeks a Division Administrator for the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. This highly visible leader will provide strategic, operational, and financial oversight across clinical, research, and educational missions, partnering closely with faculty and leadership to advance excellence.

Reporting to the Division Chief, this role guides strategic planning, organizational development, and resource management for a diverse workforce,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or related area; eight years of progressively responsible management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the division in partnership with the Division Chief.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term budgets across clinical, research, and educational missions.
• Ensure compliance with university, health system, sponsor, and regulatory financial policies.
• Oversee clinical programs across nephrology, hypertension, kidney transplantation, and dialysis services.
• Support research growth and foster collaboration across departments and external partners.
• Lead HR and organizational development, recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

HR management

Healthcare administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Details

Open Date 08/26/2026

Requisition Number PRN46023B

Job Title PS Dir, Healthcare/Clinical

Working Title Division Administrator, Nephrology and Hypertension

Career Progression Track I

Track Level

FLSA Code Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Regular in-office presence expected during the first year; hybrid arrangements may be considered thereafter.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00237 - Nephrology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 153000.00 to 200000.00

Close Date 10/27/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah seeks an innovative, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as Division Administrator for the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. This nationally recognized program provides comprehensive kidney and hypertension care across the Intermountain West, supports a robust research enterprise, and trains the next generation of nephrologists through its fellowship programs. The Division Administrator will partner closely with faculty, division and departmental leadership to provide strategic, operational, and financial oversight, advancing excellence across the division’s clinical, research, and educational missions.

Reporting to the Division Chief and with functional oversight from the Department’s Senior Administrative Director, this highly visible leadership role will drive strategic planning, financial stewardship, operational excellence, faculty support, and organizational effectiveness across a diverse workforce of faculty, advanced practice clinicians (APCs), trainees, and staff.

About the Division

The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension is a leading academic medicine division within the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and medical education. Comprised of 45 faculty members, 16 advanced practice clinicians (APCs), 4 trainees, and 45 staff, the division provides comprehensive care for patients with kidney disease and hypertension, including kidney transplantation and dialysis services, across the Intermountain West. The division also supports a robust research enterprise and highly regarded fellowship training programs, advancing innovation and developing the next generation of nephrology leaders. Through its commitment to collaboration, discovery, and clinical excellence, the division plays a vital role in advancing the Department of Internal Medicine’s clinical, research, and educational missions.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, physicians, departmental and division leadership, hospital leadership, and key institutional stakeholders.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership in partnership with the Division Chief to advance the division’s clinical, research, and educational missions.
• Lead and implement strategic initiatives that promote growth, operational excellence, innovation, and financial sustainability.
• Represent the division on departmental, institutional, and health system committees and workgroups.
• Partner with faculty and administrative leaders to support academic program development, research growth, and clinical expansion.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, workforce planning efforts, and administrative restructuring to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement sustainable administrative structures, processes, and resources to support the division’s continued growth and success.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage short- and long-term budgets across the division’s clinical, research, and educational missions.
• Conduct complex financial analyses and forecasting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with university, health system, sponsor, and regulatory financial policies and requirements.
• Present financial performance, budget, and forecast reports to divisional and departmental leadership.

Clinical Operations & Program Oversight

• Provide administrative oversight for clinical programs across nephrology, hypertension, kidney transplantation, and dialysis services.
• Partner with clinical leaders to support high-quality, patient-centered care and improve access to services across the region.
• Utilize performance analytics and operational metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the growth and optimization of ambulatory, inpatient, transplant, and dialysis programs while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.

Research Administration

• Partner with faculty, research administration, and grant management professionals to support sponsored research activities and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee research-related administrative processes, including effort allocation, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Support research growth and foster collaboration across the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, and external partners.

Educational Support

• Support the division’s educational mission, including fellowship and trainee programs.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME , GME , and institutional requirements.
• Partner with faculty and program leadership to support trainee success and educational excellence.
• Provide administrative oversight and strategic support for educational initiatives and program growth.

Human Resources & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop a team of administrative professionals, including executive and administrative assistants, financial and operational staff, and other support personnel.
• Partner with division leadership on faculty and staff recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning.
• Provide leadership, performance management, coaching, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Develop scalable workforce strategies to support a growing and evolving academic medicine enterprise.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Policy & Compliance

• Develop, monitor, and interpret policies and procedures to ensure regulatory and institutional compliance.
• Monitor adherence to federal, state, sponsor, university, and health system requirements.
• Partner with leadership to identify and mitigate organizational risk while maintaining operational integrity.

Patient Experience

• Analyze patient feedback and operational data to identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Partner with faculty, clinicians, and staff to enhance patient access, satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
• Promote a culture of excellence in patient-centered care across all clinical programs.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Candidates may be considered for hire at the Associate Director level depending on qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related area
• Experience in practice management, clinic operations, direct patient care, or healthcare administration.
• Knowledge of managerial principles, HR management, and risk management.
• Comprehensive understanding of academic medical center environments.
• Experience with clinical informatics in hospital or ambulatory settings.
• Proven leadership and project management skills with the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to identify and operationalize initiatives independently.
• Detail-driven leader with a strong familiarity with healthcare analytics and a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with a desire to tackle unexpected changes.
• Strong decision-making and judgment capabilities.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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