WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you‿ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
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.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, health care administration, public health, nursing, or a related field

• Experience
  5 years of progressively responsible related experience

Preferred

• Education
  Master’s Degree in a related field

JOB DUTIES

• 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.

Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.