Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration-Urology

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a leader to serve as Vice Chair of Clinical and Academic Administration for the Department of Urology. Reporting to the Department Chair, with dotted-line relationships to the IU Executive Associate Dean for Finance and Administration and the IU Health Physicians Chief Operating Officer, the Vice Chair directs and manages the department’s administrative, fiscal, research, education, and clinical operations in support of the IU School of Medicine and IU Health Physicians missions. In partnership with the Chair, the Vice Chair develops and implements departmental strategic plans and initiatives, contributes to department and clinical policies and procedures, and aligns departmental goals with those of the School of Medicine, Indiana University, IU Health, and IU Health Physicians.

The role oversees implementation of organizational policies and procedures; preparation and analysis of budgets and financial reports; personnel administration; design and implementation of administrative systems; quality improvement; acquisition, maintenance, and inventory of equipment and supplies; compliance; IT security; and space allocation, maintenance, and renovation. The position calls for broad administrative and management skills, judgment, and initiative.

Indiana University Health is a comprehensive health system with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. It works in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine to provide care, conduct research, and educate healthcare professionals. IU Health describes its mission as advancing healthcare through quality, innovation, and education and improving the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related area.
• 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial and clinical group practice administration.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience in finance, operations, strategic planning, and community relations; preferably in an academic health system.
• Well-developed administrative and management skills, including demonstrated knowledge of group practice management.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory agency guidelines.
• Knowledge of and commitment to service excellence and a patient-centered focus.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Health Administration is strongly preferred.
• Experience in an academic health system.
• MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; computer skills and database knowledge are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the department’s administrative, fiscal, research, education, and clinical operations.
• Partner with the Department Chair to develop and implement departmental strategic plans and initiatives.
• Provide input into the formulation of departmental and clinical policies and procedures.
• Align departmental goals with the goals of the IU School of Medicine, Indiana University, IU Health, and IU Health Physicians by establishing supporting systems.
• Implement IU Health Physicians, IU School of Medicine, and Indiana University policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze budgets and financial reports.
• Administer personnel policies and procedures.
• Design and implement administrative systems.
• Provide leadership in quality improvement activities.
• Oversee acquisition, maintenance, and inventory of department equipment and supplies.
• Oversee compliance and IT security.
• Oversee department space allocation, maintenance, and renovation.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for learning and professional development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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