Healthcare Administrative Manager — Department Operations Lead

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking an Administrative Manager for the Women and Children Admin department in Chicago, IL. The role leads administrative staff, oversees budgets, and ensures efficient office operations aligned with Rush policies.

The position requires a HS diploma and 5+ years in a supervisory role; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Five years’ experience in a management/supervisory capacity.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent time-management skills and follow-through.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, including an understanding of the department’s complex processes.
• Ability to work independently, make good decisions and organize at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Directs and/or implements business, administrative and financial decisions and facilitates problem solving of office issues for staff.
• Manages and monitors check requests, travel authorizations and reimbursements and other department-related reimbursements.
• Oversee department budget planning and development.
• Track and monitor departmental budgets, project budgets, and department expenditures.
• Oversees the purchase requisitions and approvals process for all department equipment and supplies.
• Manages staff, overseeing hiring, recognition, performance reviews and discipline, and coordinates recruitment and training of office staff.
• Coordinate and oversee onsite interviews.
• Provide leadership on continuous improvement of office functions and training for staff.

Skills

Management/ Supervisory

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Office software skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking an Administrative Manager for the Women and Children Admin department in Chicago, IL. The role leads administrative staff, oversees budgets, and ensures efficient office operations aligned with Rush policies.

The position requires a HS diploma and 5+ years in a supervisory role; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential for success.