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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Director, Operations and Strategy in Austin, Texas
Strategic PlanningWorking with the Chair and other senior leaders, refines and implements strategic plan for growing the Department across the mission pillars of research, education, clinical care and community impact.Develops and implements strategic plans to achieve organizational goals.Analyzes market trends and competitive landscape.Collaborates with senior leadership to align strategies with business objectives.Operational Management Oversee Departmental policies for recruitment, hiring process, and onboarding of new faculty and staff.Oversees daily operations of the healthcare system.Provide leadership for the major business function within the Department, including management of processes and staff related to educational programming, research administration, faculty affairs (evaluations, promotions, appointments for 150 faculty members); internal and external communications; policy development; facilities/space planning; CME; and others.Manages budgets and financial performance for the department.Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.Team Leadership Provides leadership and accountability for central Department staff and Division administrators, including performance management, professional development, and reassessing plans for work distribution.Leads and mentors a team of directors and managers.Fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment.Conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback.Project ManagementManages key projects from inception to completion.Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure project success.Monitors project timelines and deliverables.Stakeholder Engagement Participates in the large-scale negotiations of business terms for contracts with clinical partners, and provide direct oversight for the implementation and operations of these programs.Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders including academic and community-based leaders/stakeholders, finding alignment on priorities and partnering when opportunities are identified. Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and community partners.Represents the organization at industry events and conferences.Other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrategic Agility Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately.Develops long-term strategies that align with organizational goals.Identifies and mitigates potential risks.Adapts strategies based on changing market conditions.Decision QualityMakes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.Evaluates all relevant information before making decisions.Balances short-term and long-term impacts.Involves appropriate stakeholders in decision-making processes.Managing Vision and Purpose Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose.Articulates the vision clearly and passionately.Inspires and motivates others to achieve the vision.Aligns team goals with the organizational vision.Building Effective Teams Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in the team.Encourages collaboration and teamwork.Resolves conflicts and fosters a positive work environment.Recognizes and rewards team achievements.Financial Acumen Understands the financial implications of decisions and actions.Manages budgets effectively.Analyzes financial data to inform strategic decisions.Ensures financial sustainability of projects and initiatives.