Department Administrator - USF Health Neurology

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The position directs all administrative and operational activities for the Department of Neurology, fulfilling the educational, research, healthcare and quality missions in the Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Neurology. The position provides administrative management of educational programs, general operations, financial management, budget development, fiscal and administrative compliance, supervision of staff, human resource administration, recruitment, purchasing, space allocation and utilization, fiscal and administration compliance, search coordination, diversity and a key liaison for operations. The position serves as a strategic partner to the Chair, Vice Chair's, Division Directors, and other senior leadership and staff in the planning and implementation of policies, programs, and initiatives that support the primary mission areas of the department. The position is directly responsible for ensuring that administrative and operational activities are in compliance with Department, university, practice and educational policies and procedures. The position is responsible for the training and development of all direct reports and providing guidance/direction and resources to other department staff. Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Responsibilities

Directs all administrative and operational activities for the Department of Neurology.
Provides administrative management of educational programs, general operations, financial management, budget development, fiscal and administrative compliance, supervision of staff, human resource administration, recruitment, purchasing, space allocation and utilization, fiscal and administration compliance, search coordination, diversity and a key liaison for operations.
Serves as a strategic partner to the Chair, Vice Chair's, Division Directors, and other senior leadership and staff in the planning and implementation of policies, programs, and initiatives that support the primary mission areas of the department.
Ensures that administrative and operational activities are in compliance with Department, university, practice and educational policies and procedures.
Responsible for the training and development of all direct reports and providing guidance/direction and resources to other department staff.