Director of Administrative Operations- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Director of Administrative Operations- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Hiring Department : Anatomy and Cell Biology

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1041849

Posting Close Date : 07/13/26

Salary: The salary range for this position will be from $196,000- $225,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary This position leads and oversees the operational, financial, regulatory and business activities of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in the College of Medicine. This includes: financial analysis and strategy related to medical service, health maintenance, and procurement programs; human resource and facilities management; business development, marketing and public relations; contract negotiations; interfacing and ensuring compliance with granting organizations, regulatory agencies, university policies and procedures. Represents Department Head on campus/university committees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Management / Business Development
• Develop the annual budget, including providing monthly financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, capital spending and expenditures review and approval.
• Identify new business opportunities by analyzing and presenting financial data for the development of new services, facilities, procedures and costs.
• Oversee the operational payment structure, monitor payments and patient billing as outlined in contracts and ensure compliance with insurance companies.
• Lead departmental marketing efforts by developing and implementing a marketing plan, and measuring and reporting results.
• Create, implement and monitor departmental strategic plan.
• Operations Management
• Oversee maintenance, repair, remodeling and equipment purchases by identifying needs, planning, budgeting, and reviewing contracts as needed.
• Manage off-site practices by negotiating the terms for revenue generating contracts, monitoring and renegotiating leases.
• Direct all day-to-day administrative activities.
• Maintain and report space utilization inventory.
• Grants Management
• Responsible for oversight of grant activities. Ensure research aims are met; ensure compliance
• Manage grant activities (pre and post award, extramural) including review and submission of grant and contract proposals; creates and maintains documentation of expenditures, reports, proposal submissions and awards.
• Human Resources
• Recruit, select, evaluate, and train administrative staff.
• Oversee and direct recruitment activities of faculty, physicians, and staff with assistance of appropriate management staff. Ensure appropriate credentials are received as needed.
• Develop and monitor compensation plans, income guarantees and productivity incentives.
• Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Management or in a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum of 5 years of administrative/management experience. Management experience in healthcare environment desired. Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.