Senior Ophthalmology Department Administrator

U K Healthcare Ltd; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an Ophthalmology Department Administrator to lead the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, report to the Department Chair, and oversee finances, operations, HR, and facilities with a focus on strategic growth and compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and institutional leaders to advance clinical, educational, research, and outreach missions while ensuring fiscal stewardship and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 8 years of related experience in academic medicine or healthcare administration.
• Experience supporting a clinical department and faculty affairs.
• Ability to manage finances, operations, HR, and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct the department’s financial and business operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor financial performance and long-range planning.
• Ensure compliance with university and regulatory requirements.
• Lead strategic planning and staffing/resource management.
• Oversee HR, faculty affairs, facilities, and operations.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Epic

Tableau

Axiom

Supervisory experience

Education

BA

Tools

Epic

Tableau

Axiom

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an Ophthalmology Department Administrator to lead the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, report to the Department Chair, and oversee finances, operations, HR, and facilities with a focus on strategic growth and compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and institutional leaders to advance clinical, educational, research, and outreach missions while ensuring fiscal stewardship and operational excellence.