Director of Operations

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to be responsible for the overall administrative operations and management for the Department. This full time University Staff position will be the recognized operations advisor to the Department Chair, Executive Faculty, and Director of Finance and Administration (DFA). The Director of Operations will provide high quality, creative, and solutions-oriented operational support, advice, and counsel at the strategic, policy, and administrative levels. They will work closely with the DFA to support the implementation of the Department's operational and strategic plans. In addition, they will collaborate closely with management at the University, School, CU Medicine and affiliate institutions to ensure business standards and objectives are met. This individual will have departmental fiduciary and operational responsibilities and will be accountable for meeting standards for compliance with applicable School, University, CU Medicine and Hospital policies, procedures, laws, etc. The position is responsible and accountable for the analysis of fiscal and human resources required to achieve Department objectives including hiring, compensation, termination, and performance management of subordinate employees.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
Six (6) years progressive administrative experience within a healthcare, university, or similar setting.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

3 years of direct supervisory experience
Master’s degree in directly related field
Experience in academic medicine
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students; experienced in the supervision of administrative and support staff personnel.
Effective communication/presentation skills and a proven track record of forming collaborative and effective working relationships with physicians and administrative staff.
Commitment to fostering the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s hiring practices, patient care, and, in an ongoing manner, facilitating an inclusive workplace at all freestanding sites of practice.
Supervisory experience.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Operations experience including healthcare access & productivity.
Financial experience

Responsibilities

Leadership of Departmental administrative & operational team members.
Implementation of Department’s administrative, operational, and strategic priorities
Creation and implementation of administrative and operational workstreams, policies, and procedures that enhance clinical productivity across the Department.
Collaboration with hospital partners and leaders across the Department to meet the growing clinical and academic work of the faculty.
Fiscal responsibilities for administrative and operational budgeting and spend.