Administrative Manager

SB Clinical Practice Management Plan • Stony Brook, NY

16d • $74,180 - $94,540

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Administrative Manager oversees the department’s educational and administrative operations, supervising the Administrative Medical Coordinator(s) and Residency Program Coordinator(s) to ensure effective integration between academic and administrative functions. The incumbent supports the Department Administrator in managing personnel, educational programs, and administrative projects to promote efficiency, compliance, and alignment with departmental goals. This position offers an opportunity within an academic medical center for an individual skilled in healthcare administration, team leadership, and workflow coordination. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, thrives in a dynamic environment, and excels at guiding high-performing teams to deliver consistent, high-quality service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare management, or related field. In lieu of degree, will accept 4 years of experience in operations or healthcare management.
• 2 years of experience in operations or healthcare management.
• At least one year of supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop staff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a complex healthcare or academic environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and lead a diverse team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of budget management, procurement processes, and financial oversight.
• Experience in academic medicine or a large healthcare organization.
• Experience mentoring administrative professionals or managing large teams preferred.
• Familiarity with educational program coordination and ACGME standards

Responsibilities

• Support the Department Administrator in overseeing administrative and educational functions by coordinating team activities, standardizing procedures, and ensuring staff efforts align with departmental priorities.
• Directly supervise the Administrative Medical Coordinator(s) and Residency Program Coordinator(s), ensuring effective coverage, professional growth, and adherence to departmental standards.
• Oversee administrative functions supporting divisional teams, including scheduling coordination, communication processes, documentation accuracy, and maintenance of service workflows.
• Ensure Administrative Medical Coordinators provide comprehensive support to division chiefs, attending physicians, nurse practitioners, and fellows—including coordination of communications, documentation, and administrative follow-up.
• Standardize and streamline division-level administrative procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency across sites.
• Partner with Human Resources in recruitment, training, evaluation, timekeeping, attendance monitoring, and performance management of assigned staff, maintaining compliance with institutional policies
• Support the Vice Chair for Education, who holds primary oversight of ACGME and program requirements, through administrative coordination, HR support, and alignment of departmental priorities.
• Lead or assist with special projects that advance departmental initiatives, process improvements, and operational efficiency, ensuring milestones are tracked and completed on time.
• Ensure adherence to departmental and institutional policies by maintaining accurate documentation, supporting audits, and fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager