Department Administrator- Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Aug 28, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Department Administrator- Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department	NJMS-Clinical Affairs
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Department Administrator for NJMS- Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Under the direction of the Department Chairperson, coordinates the development, organization, evaluation, and control of health services which support the clinical efforts of the Department. Supervises assigned staff members. Supervises the administration of the academic programs and clinical business activities of the department including the review and evaluation of policies, procedures, and organization, and develops recommendations for improvements and changes. Reporting directly to the Chair of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, as well as the Assistant Dean, Clinical Operations, this administrator may represent the Chairs in various institutional forums including New Jersey Medical School, University Hospital, BHMG and the University at large. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Identifies all Ophthalmology and Visual Science departmental administrative staffing needs. Recommends and counsels on the hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, pay change, transfer and discipline of employees. Identifies and plans for administrative and clerical staffing needs for the department. Ensures support staff coverage by analyzing divisional needs, reviewing requests for assistance and processing appropriate requests. Interviews, supervises and disciplines staff. Orients new support staff members. Develops and implements Ophthalmology and Visual Science departmental administrative policies and procedures subject to the approval of the Department Chair. Coordinates department-wide initiatives designed to increase efficiencies administratively and clinically. Works with Clinical Management, takes a prominent role in the planning, execution and measurement of clinical marketing campaigns designed to increase clinical activity Develops communications on key topics to a diverse array of internal and external audiences
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	32S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	112658.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	142513.00
Annual Maximum Salary	172367.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in Hospital Administration, Business Administration or a related field preferred, Plus five (5) years experience in coordinating administrative and fiscal activities, information systems activities, expediting programs, assessing personnel and formulating policies preferably in a health care environment. At least three (3) years of experience shall have been in a managerial capacity. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1774
Posting Open Date	07/25/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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