Division Administrator, Nephrology and Hypertension

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 153.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Utah seeks a Division Administrator for Nephrology and Hypertension to provide strategic, operational, and financial oversight across clinical, research, and educational programs. The role partners with division leadership to advance excellence amid a diverse team of faculty, APCs, trainees, and staff.

Reporting to the Division Chief and working with the Senior Administrative Director, this position drives strategic planning, workforce development, and organizational effectiveness

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the division.
• Oversee budgeting, finance, and resource planning.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Support educational programs and trainee development.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Project management

HR management

Healthcare administration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Care Administration

Jobbeschreibung

Division Administrator, Nephrology and Hypertension

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah seeksan innovative, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve asDivision Administrator for the Division of Nephrology andHypertension. This nationally recognized program providescomprehensive kidney and hypertension care across the IntermountainWest, supports a robust research enterprise, and trains the nextgeneration of nephrologists through its fellowship programs. TheDivision Administrator will partner closely with faculty, divisionand departmental leadership to provide strategic, operational, andfinancial oversight, advancing excellence across the division'sclinical, research, and educational missions. Reporting to the Division Chief and with functional oversight fromthe Department's Senior Administrative Director, this highlyvisible leadership role will drive strategic planning, financialstewardship, operational excellence, faculty support, andorganizational 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 academicmedicine division within the University of Utah Spencer Fox EcclesSchool 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 kidneydisease and hypertension, including kidney transplantation anddialysis services, across the Intermountain West. The division alsosupports a robust research enterprise and highly regardedfellowship training programs, advancing innovation and developingthe next generation of nephrology leaders. Through its commitmentto collaboration, discovery, and clinical excellence, the divisionplays a vital role in advancing the Department of InternalMedicine's clinical, research, and educational missions.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships withfaculty, physicians, departmental and division leadership, hospitalleadership, and key institutional stakeholders.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership in partnershipwith 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 financialsustainability.
• Represent the division on departmental, institutional, andhealth system committees and workgroups.
• Partner with faculty and administrative leaders to supportacademic program development, research growth, and clinicalexpansion.
• Lead organizational change initiatives, workforce planningefforts, and administrative restructuring to optimize efficiencyand effectiveness.
• Develop and implement sustainable administrative structures,processes, and resources to support the division's continued growthand success.

Financial Management

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

Clinical Operations & Program Oversight

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

Research Administration

• Partner with faculty, research administration, and grantmanagement professionals to support sponsored research activitiesand regulatory compliance.
• Oversee research-related administrative processes, includingeffort allocation, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Support research growth and foster collaboration across theDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, andexternal partners.

Educational Support

• Support the division's educational mission, includingfellowship and trainee programs.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME, GME, and institutionalrequirements.
• Partner with faculty and program leadership to support traineeuccess and educational excellence.
• Provide administrative oversight and strategic support foreducational initiatives and program growth.

Human Resources & Organizational Development

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

Policy & Compliance

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

Patient Experience

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

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpretedas a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to thejob. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typicallyrequired Nearly Continuously: Officeenvironment. 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 Directorlevel depending on qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health CareAdministration or related area, or equivalency (one year ofeducation can be substituted for two years of related workexperience); eight years of progressively more responsiblemanagement experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relationsand effective communications skills required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associatedrequirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community byrequiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may bemade for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefsthat object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.

Preferences

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Health CareAdministration, or related area
• Experience in practice management, clinic operations, directpatient care, or healthcare administration.
• Knowledge of managerial principles, HR management, and riskmanagement.
• Comprehensive understanding of academic medical centerenvironments.
• Experience with clinical informatics in hospital or ambulatorysettings.
• Proven leadership and project management skills with theability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to identify and operationalizeinitiatives independently.
• Detail-driven leader with a strong familiarity with healthcareanalytics and a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentationskills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with a desire to tackleunexpected changes.
• Strong decision-making and judgment capabilities.

Requisition Number: PRN46023B

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Regular in-office presence expectedduring the first year; hybrid arrangements may be consideredthereafter.

Department: 00237 - Nephrology

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 153000.00 to 200000.00

Close Date: 10/27/2026