Strategic Gastroenterology Operations Leader

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Operations Manager for the BSD MED - Gastroenterology - Administration to oversee day-to-day operations of the Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. You will coordinate budgets, personnel processes, space planning, and compliance, while liaising with HR and university leadership to support research, clinical, and education missions.

Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring credentialing, preparing financial reports, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2-5 years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for research, clinical, and educational missions and related projects.
• Coordinate fiscal and budgetary affairs for University activities and handle personnel issues related to staff employees.
• Assist with negotiating agreements, preparing strategic plans, and other activities associated with the Section's programs.
• Oversee clinical provider compliance with medical staff office regulations and requirements.
• Ensure compliance of office staff with relevant offices, University and other policies and guidelines.
• Supervise administrative team and support programmatic and executive support staff.
• Work closely with leadership in recruiting, onboarding, and hiring of new faculty and staff.
• Monitor and assist in the academic appointment process and onboarding for new faculty and staff.
• Serve as a liaison with HR and other DOM offices and sections as requested.
• Assist Section Chief and Administrator with operational and administrative needs.
• Ensure timely credentialing of existing clinical staff.
• Support budget processes, effort reporting and research operations.
• Assist in space planning and adjustments; respond to facility issues and emergencies.
• Coordinate construction projects, space assignments, and space planning needs.
• Manage day-to-day facility issues and security/access to sections.
• Train office staff on procedures and compliance protocols.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide quality information for decision-makers.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Logistics coordination

Timelines

Academic collaboration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Strategic problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking an Operations Manager for the BSD MED - Gastroenterology - Administration to oversee day-to-day operations of the Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. You will coordinate budgets, personnel processes, space planning, and compliance, while liaising with HR and university leadership to support research, clinical, and education missions.

Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring credentialing, preparing financial reports, and supporting