Administrative Director - Medical Scientist Training Program

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

The Administrative Director exercises management responsibility over the business and operational activities of a small to medium-sized department, unit, or business process. The role establishes short- and long-term goals and objectives aligned with the Mount Sinai Health System and ensures compliance with federal, state, and city regulatory agencies. The Administrative Director works with department leadership on planning, policy administration, staffing, budgeting, financial oversight, quality assurance, and operational coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience in health care finance or administration.
Experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, building and developing financial plans, managing resources, and leading successful teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative direction and coordinate the formulation, interpretation, and administration of current and long-range policies, procedures, and programs.
Establish department goals and objectives consistent with MSMC policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Collaborate with the department Vice President, head, or chairman to develop short-term and long-range plans.
Interpret and administer policies regarding hiring, payroll, appointments and promotions, placement, and orientation of faculty and/or staff.
Review and approve reclassifications, new positions, and salary increases.
Direct and coordinate the performance appraisal system for faculty, professional staff, and biweekly employees.
Oversee management staff to ensure compliance with established practices, implement new policies, and communicate changes and current standards to employees.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, insurance, and ethical standards related to the safety of patients, employees, and property; identify contingency plans for potential risks.
Encourage collaboration among divisions and facilitate effective communications across functional areas to coordinate and implement operational activities.
Plan budget needs by analyzing short- and long-term program plans; may collaborate with the Finance Director on the annual budget and monitoring the department, unit, or division’s financial status.
Ensure financial systems are in place to properly run the department.
Ensure compliance with MS Health System policies and procedures.
Implement quality assurance programs and oversee monitoring activities to meet standards and regulations of accrediting agencies, including JCAHO, CARF, and New York State and City Departments of Health.
Chair department committees and participate in hospital committees as assigned.