Executive Director of Operations, School of Medicine

Mercer University; Macon (GA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercer University in Macon, GA, seeks an Executive Director of Operations for the School of Medicine to lead facilities and administrative operations across campuses. You will drive strategic initiatives in support of academic, clinical, and research missions and ensure alignment of resources with institutional goals.

You will oversee budgeting, procurement, HR coordination, and contract oversight, partnering with Finance and Administration.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree required with relevant field.
• Minimum five years of facilities operations, project coordination, construction management, or operational oversight experience.
• Minimum three years of management or supervisory experience.
• Preferred experience in higher education, healthcare, or other complex organizations.

Aufgaben

• Serve as senior operational leader overseeing facilities and operational functions across all campuses.
• Provide strategic leadership in support of academic, clinical, and research missions.
• Align operational resources, infrastructure, and compliance activities with institutional goals.
• Ensure effective financial planning, regulatory compliance, project execution, procurement, HR coordination, and contract oversight in partnership with the Executive Director of Finance and Administration.
• Act as principal liaison between the School of Medicine and university departments for major capital projects, facilities operations, and faculty appointments.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Systems & budgeting

Contract management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Professionalism

Time management

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration/Management/Development, Construction/Facilities Management, Public Administration, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Executive Director of Operations, School of Medicine

Location: Macon, GA
Department: Finance Office, School of Medicine

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior operational leader overseeing facilities and operational functions across all campuses.
• Provide strategic leadership in support of academic, clinical, and research missions.
• Align operational resources, infrastructure, and compliance activities with institutional goals.
• Ensure effective financial planning, regulatory compliance, project execution, procurement, HR coordination, and contract oversight in partnership with the Executive Director of Finance and Administration.
• Act as principal liaison between the School of Medicine and university departments (e.g., Physical Plant, HR, Risk Management) for major capital projects, facilities operations, and faculty appointments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration/Management/Development, Construction/Facilities Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, project coordination, construction management, or operational oversight, including general accounting, finance, GAAP knowledge, and budgeting.
• At least three years of management or supervisory experience.
• Preferred experience in higher education, healthcare, or other complex organizations.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable by university carrier.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strategic and Operational Leadership – think strategically, anticipate challenges, and lead change initiatives.
• Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance – understand federal, state, and institutional requirements; ensure compliance with LCME, AAMC, and Georgia Board for Physician Workforce.
• Financial Management & Analysis – analyze complex data, support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning; manage multi‑million dollar budgets.
• Systems & Technical Proficiency – advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; familiarity with enterprise budgeting platforms and financial systems.
• Contract Management & Legal/Financial Interpretation – review, negotiate, and manage contracts; interpret legal and financial terms.
• Leadership & Team Development – lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams across campuses.
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills – excellent written and verbal communication; build productive relationships with academic leaders, clinical partners, and stakeholders.
• Professionalism & Judgment – integrity, accountability, diplomacy, discretion, and patience.
• Time Management & Prioritization – manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Background Check Contingencies

• Criminal History
• Approved Driver’s Check

Required Document Attachments

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three professional references with contact information

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