Renal Transplant Administrator

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: MC Job Summary: The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Associate Administrator / Renal Transplant Administrator. The Renal Transplant Administrator will oversee the strategic, regulatory, financial, and operational management of a growing kidney transplant program. This role partners directly with the Division Chief and Medical Director and is responsible for the operational integrity and performance of the program across pre-transplant, inpatient, and post-transplant services.

Requirements

• Master's Degree (with Business Management/Administration/Leadership concentration strongly preferred)
• Experience in leadership in transplant or similar regulated programs
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a large academic or hospital system
• Strong command of transplant operations, regulatory compliance, and performance analytics

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Own program workflows, staffing structure, coverage models, and process optimization Lead weekly operational meetings and enforce accountability across multidisciplinary teams Standardize and enforce timelines for referrals, evaluations, listing, and follow-up care
• Regulatory & Compliance: Maintain continuous readiness with UNOS, OPTN, CMS, Joint Commission, and DOH requirements Direct QAPI structure and reporting Manage audit preparation, submissions, and corrective action plans
• Financial & Business Management: Develop and manage operating budgets Monitor billing accuracy and reimbursement metrics tied to transplant services Support program expansion (outreach partnerships, payer strategy)
• Personnel Management: Supervise coordinators; support staff, and administrative functions Oversee performance management, hiring, coaching, and escalation processes Maintain a culture of accountability, transparency, and patient-centered performance
• Executive Reporting: Prepare operational dashboards, KPI reports, and strategic updates for system leadership

What This Job Offers

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