Administrative Director - Medical Scientist Training Program

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

1d•$95,450 - $163,000

About The Position

The Administrative Director exercises management responsibility over the business and operational activities of the Medical Scientist Training Program. The role establishes short- and long-term goals and objectives aligned with Mount Sinai Health System and ensures compliance with federal, state, and city regulatory agencies. The Administrative Director provides administrative direction and coordination for policies, procedures, and programs; collaborates with department leadership on planning; and oversees staffing, payroll, appointments, promotions, position classifications, salary increases, and performance appraisals. The role also provides oversight to management staff, supports collaboration and communication across divisions, and ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, insurance, ethical, and health system standards. The position plans budget needs, supports annual budget preparation and financial monitoring, and ensures appropriate financial systems are in place. It implements quality assurance programs and oversees monitoring activities to meet accrediting and government standards. The director chairs department committees and participates in hospital committees as assigned.

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

Provides administrative direction and coordination in formulating, interpreting, and administering current and long-range policies, procedures, and programs.
Establishes departmental goals and objectives consistent with MSMC policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
Collaborates with the department Vice President, head, or chairman to develop short- and long-range plans.
Interprets and administers policies regarding hiring, payroll, appointments, promotions, placement, and orientation of faculty and/or staff.
Reviews and approves reclassifications, new positions, and salary increases; directs and coordinates performance appraisals for faculty, professional staff, and biweekly employees.
Provides oversight to management staff to ensure compliance with established practices, implement new policies, and communicate changes and current standards to employees.
Ensures compliance with regulatory, insurance, and ethical standards for the safety of patients, employees, and property, and identifies contingency plans for potential risks.
Encourages collaboration among divisions to coordinate and implement operational activities and facilitates communication across functional areas.
Plans budget needs by analyzing short- and long-term program plans; may collaborate with the Finance Director on annual budget completion and financial monitoring.
Ensures financial systems are in place to operate the department and ensures compliance with Mount Sinai Health System policies and procedures.
Implements quality assurance programs and oversees monitoring to meet accrediting agency and New York State and City Department of Health standards.
Chairs department committees and participates in hospital committees as assigned.