Chief Operating Officer, Department of Surgery

State of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia Department of Surgery is searching for a Chief Operating Officer to serve as the administrative leader for and strategic partner to the Chair of the department. Individuals considered for this position should be experienced leaders in academic clinical environments with exceptional skills in strategy development, financial and human resources management, and change management, and should demonstrate a collaborative and innovative focus. The UVA Department of Surgery is comprised of 8 divisions of surgical subspecialties, 7 resident and fellow training programs, and a broad research portfolio supported by federal, industry, and philanthropic funding. This role offers an opportunity to advance the department's mission of excellence in surgical care, education, and discovery within one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Ten years of increasingly responsible experience. Master's degree is typical and may substitute for some experience.
Relevant exempt level experience may substitute for a degree.
Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver strategic leadership, culture & team development, analytics & data strategy, external representation, innovation & growth

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business or healthcare administration
5 to 7 years of progressive experience in academic healthcare, preferably with responsibilities that include oversight of clinical operations, financial management, human resources, medical education programs and research compliance.

Responsibilities

Acts as a strategic partner to the Chair, Dean, and Health System leadership to drive the vision of the Department, School of Medicine, and UVA Health; develops and executes strategies that advance innovation, financial sustainability, and academic and clinical excellence.
Leads the development of a high-performing, collaborative administrative team; fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, equity, and continuous improvement.
Builds analytic capabilities and dashboards that enable data-driven decisions; tracks performance metrics across clinical, research, education, and financial missions, and ensures transparent reporting.
Represents the Department in negotiations, institutional committees, and national associations; cultivates partnerships that enhance resources and visibility and aligns departmental goals with institutional priorities.
Identifies and implements growth strategies including new clinical programs, interdisciplinary initiatives, and digital health solutions; partners with institutional and development offices on philanthropic priorities.