Department Administrator Biochemistry

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
May 09, 2025
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 number 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 Partners with the Department Chair/Center Director and other institutional leaders in the operations and strategic planning of the department as it relates to budget planning, fiscal and resource planning/administration, human resource utilization, policy administration, and coordination of activities with other entities. 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! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Job Duties Provides strategic leadership, oversight and management over all aspects of the day-to-day administration of the department; works in close collaboration with departmental leadership to implement strategic and operational plans. Participates in departmental strategic planning to ensure that the developed goals align with the organization's goals and contribute toward cost containment and maximizing research productivity. Supports and partners with the Chief Operating Officer for Academic Affairs on School of Medicine and Health System goals and other administrative and financial issues. Manages administrative matters related to the development of new and existing programs; conducts on-going analyses of operational functioning within the department, develops and implements new or amended procedures as needed; develops quantitative metrics to measure the financial and operational impact of decisions and actions; oversees all office and research space assignments and prioritization of capital requests, including equipment and space renovations. Advises the department and institution on fiscal matters; ensures fiscal control through a reliable system of expenditure and revenue management; provides support to leadership in managing and monitoring individual financial management issues; monitors budget and fiscal performance, recommending corrective action where appropriate; prepares and analyzes financial reports; sets up and monitors appropriate internal control practices; provides accurate up-to-date financial information to Department Chair/Center Director and departmental leadership to support the successful financial management of the department. Oversees departmental human resource activities including, but not limited to, recruitment, interviewing, selection, visa management, salary analysis and sourcing, disciplinary actions, leave administration, employee development, and performance evaluations of classified staff, faculty, trainees, and fellows. Creates and develops business plans and models and proposes changes associated with funding lines, departmental research and educational activities, and faculty compensation where appropriate; helps to educate department leadership in management and strategic planning for research and educational programs; facilitates partnerships and strategic alliances for research expansion and engagement with the community. Directs the administration of the research enterprise within the department; directs grant administration, recommends and develops new grant funding and supports the preparation of major research proposals from a financial and administrative perspective. Oversees the administrative component of the promotion and tenure and faculty appointment process and ensures the department is following the appropriate policies working in partnership with the School of Medicine Dean's Office. Develops programs and standards of performance to continually measure and evaluate safety, service and quality improvement, monitors standards through the implementation of training, allocation of resources and application of corrective actions as necessary. Provides administrative direction to the educational programs of the department under the direction of the Chair/Director; supervises appropriate staff and provides coordination and oversight of educational functions. Provides administrative direction to the research support of the department; in collaboration with the Chair/Director, ensures compliance with institutional guidelines and state and federal laws. Represents the Chair/Director in his or her absence on administrative and fiscal matters. Consistently attends meetings and has an institutional minded view when representing the department on administrative and financial issues. Establishes and maintains working relationships with organizational peers, serves on committees, ensures that department responds to institutional requests and completes projects in a timely fashion. Sets a tone of "service excellence" for the department and is collaborative in nature focusing on data-based decision-making. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Required Education Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, Experience 6 years of directly related experience with Bachelor's Degree with and 3 years in supervisory/management capacity Applicants without the stated preferred degree, but with significant additional related experience may be considered. Preferred Education Master's Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration Experience 8 years of directly related experience with Master's Degree with at least and 4 years in supervisory/management capacity Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Work requires demonstrated ability in team building and management skills. Work requires demonstrated leadership qualities Work requires strong financial and analytical skills. Work requires ability to prioritize and manage multiple, complex issues. Work requires excellent interpersonal skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Working Conditions Office Setting PACT STATEMENT The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center: P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems. A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner. C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals. T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other. Salary Salary Negotiable Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement 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. 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!