Health System Strategy & Operations Director

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical

Preventive care

PTO

TRS retirement

Parental leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a lead administrator to develop and manage high-priority Health System projects. The Director will coordinate administrative functions, drive cross-functional collaboration, and align leadership priorities across departments with the Health System.

The role reports to a Health System executive leader and requires coordinating complex initiatives, preparing executive materials, and ensuring clear communication of strategic decisions across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare related field is required or preferred.
• Experience leading, coordinating and delivering high-priority projects.
• Advanced degree preferred, demonstrating continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of high-priority enterprise initiatives from planning through implementation, establishing objectives, milestones, performance measures, and accountable owners.
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives, identify risks and barriers, develop solutions, and escalate matters requiring executive direction.
• Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between Health System leadership, clinical leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and decision briefs for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure executive decisions and strategic priorities are clearly communicated across the organization.
• Represent senior Health System leadership on committees, task forces, and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Assist with developing strategies to optimize efficiencies, throughput, and cost containment.
• May serve on key committees within the Health System.
• Develop and track performance metrics, measure effectiveness, and identify process improvements opportunities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to set short- and long-term goals aligned with the mission and strategic plan.
• Analyze trends and performance metrics to inform decisions and drive growth.
• May supervise staff and provide leadership as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, health care administration, public health, nursing, or a related field

5 Years Of Progressively Responsible Related Experience Preferred

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a lead administrator to develop and manage high-priority Health System projects. The Director will coordinate administrative functions, drive cross-functional collaboration, and align leadership priorities across departments with the Health System.

The role reports to a Health System executive leader and requires coordinating complex initiatives, preparing executive materials, and ensuring clear communication of strategic decisions across