Director of Health System Administration

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a lead administrator for the development and management of high-priority Health System projects. The Director of Health System Administration is responsible for coordinating administrative functions, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and communication, and driving efficiency in operational processes. The Director will oversee special projects, manage high-priority initiatives, and serve as a central point of coordination to align leadership priorities across departments with the Health System. This position will report directly to a Health System executive leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, health care administration, public health, nursing, or a related field
• 5 years of progressively responsible related experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of high-priority enterprise initiatives from planning through implementation, establishing clear objectives, milestones, performance measures, and accountable owners.
• Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives, identify risks and barriers, develop solutions, and elevate matters requiring executive direction or intervention.
• Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between Health System leadership, clinical leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, communications, decision briefs, and other materials for leadership, governing bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure that executive decisions, strategic priorities, and relevant organizational information are communicated clearly and consistently to appropriate stakeholders.
• Represent senior Health System leadership on designated committees, task forces, and strategic initiatives, as appropriate.
• Assist with developing and deploying strategies to optimize efficiencies, throughput, and cost containment.
• May serve on key committees within the Health System.
• Develops and tracks performance metrics and measure effectiveness and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to establish short- and long-term goals and strategic initiatives in alignment with the organization's mission, operations, and strategic plan.
• Analyze trends and performance metrics to inform decision making and drive organizational growth.
• May supervise staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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