Health Care Administrator II - Pediatric Administration, College of Medicine

Health Care Administrator II - Pediatric Administration, College of Medicine

Hiring Department: Pediatric Administration

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043288

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $72,813.00 - 95,000.00 / Annual Salary

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 nearly 260,000 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.

Serves as a key operational leader who ensures effective collaboration between department leadership, section leadership, section and medical education program coordinators, and institutional partners to advance the goals of the Department of Pediatrics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of section operations, partnering with the department's centralized administrative operations team to execute clinical, financial, and administrative priorities.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide section and medical education program coordinators responsible for daily operational activities and faculty/staff support.
• Support financial stewardship through budget oversight, expense monitoring, financial analysis, purchasing oversight, and coordination of financial processes.
• Oversee clinical operations, including provider scheduling strategies, clinic access, utilization, productivity, and operational improvements.
• Partner with clinical leaders and Clinic Directors to optimize provider resources, patient access, and clinical service delivery.
• Coordinate faculty and staff administrative activities, including recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, evaluations, leave management, and personnel processes.
• Oversee facilities, space planning, equipment needs, and operational resources in collaboration with Department and College leadership.
• Support academic operations, including coordination of medical student, resident, and fellow activities.
• Manage administrative support for Section Chief(s) and other leadership, including meetings, communications, strategic initiatives, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, program growth, and operational efficiencies that support the section’s clinical and academic mission.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Any one or any combination, that equals 3 years (36 months) of the following types of preparation--

A. college course work leading to a major in hospital administration, health administration, or business administration, or similar area of study

• Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals 1 year (12 months)
• 90-semester hours equals 2 years (24 months)
• Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals 3 years (36 months)

OR

B. progressively more responsible experience that provided a knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices used in hospital administration, health administration, business administration or similar professional experience

2. One year (12 months) of hospital/medical center/health care administrative work experience

OR

College course work leading to a Master's Degree in hospital administration, health administration, business administration or similar area of study

3. Three years (36 months) of responsible administrative experience comparable to Health Care Administrator I in this series

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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.

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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.