Strategic Administrative Director — Academic Psychiatry

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah’s Department of Psychiatry seeks a Senior Administrative Director to act as the chief administrative partner to the Department Chair, shaping strategy and operational excellence across clinical, educational, and research missions.

The role leads administration, faculty affairs, HR, contracting, and workforce planning while aligning with Huntsman institutions and University leadership to advance growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Significant leadership experience in healthcare, academic medicine, or similarly complex organizations.
• Experience leading large-scale administrative operations including strategic planning, financial management, HR, and organizational development.
• Experience with budgets, financial forecasting, reporting, and resource allocation.
• Proven track record of developing leaders and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for departmental operations and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee financial strategy, resource allocation, and business planning.
• Direct faculty and staff administration, HR, contracts, and workforce planning.
• Support growth initiatives, faculty recruitment, and educational program development.
• Foster collaboration across University health entities and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPA, MPH) or equivalent

Job description

University of Utah’s Department of Psychiatry seeks a Senior Administrative Director to act as the chief administrative partner to the Department Chair, shaping strategy and operational excellence across clinical, educational, and research missions.

The role leads administration, faculty affairs, HR, contracting, and workforce planning while aligning with Huntsman institutions and University leadership to advance growth and sustainability.