Senior Director of Operations and Strategy

Assist in the development and implementation of the physician recruitment strategy and faculty appointment processes for tenure-track, part-time and volunteer faculty. Oversee faculty and staff compensation and all financial functions including FTE cost allocations, contracting, invoicing, purchasing and financial reporting.In partnership with the Chair and the senior leadership team, develop and manage policies and strategies needed to implement the Department vision for clinical, educational and research program development. Support the design of programs and associated funding proposals.Oversee the administration of department education programs, strategic planning and education infrastructure. Work with the Chair, residency program director, medical student director, faculty and staff to plan, guide, and direct programs and teams to carry out the education mission of the Department.Provide administrative leadership and work in partnership with UT Austin and Dell Med Research for all extramural research processes, including clinical trials, grant submissions and pre/post award activities. Serve as point of contact for principal investigators business and administrative needs.Oversee daily operations and manage the departments administrative teams. Oversee all major departmental business functions, including the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new faculty and staff; faculty affairs (evaluations, promotions, appointments). Oversee the departments use of space, including assignment, ensuring efficiency use, maintenance, and coordination of renovations.Define and track departmental strategy and initiatives in the context of the overall medical school strategy, business plans, and partnership models, supporting and coordinating with medical school leadership. Work closely with Dell Med Finance and Human Resources on the annual budgeting process and hiring staff. Work with appropriate entities to develop and manage agreements, contracts and reporting. Engage within Dell Medical School to build upon and improve existing core functions, including finance, human resources, faculty affairs, contracting with clinical partners. Expected to serve and contribute to overall organizational effectiveness and be assigned a variety of organizational work teams, committees and task forces as workload capacity allows.Build and maintain strong relationships with Dell Medicals partners leaders/stakeholders and other community-based organizations to align on priorities and partnerships when opportunities are identified. Serve as the Lead for developing and managing clinical contracts with external partners; oversee contract invoicing for the department. Serve as Lead for internal and external communications.Develop shared management processes and ensure regular data sharing. Secure appropriate funding and clinical practice arrangements for faculty.Oversee contracts and recruitment related to education and research and ensure close integration of all mission areas with the Department's strategic objectives and Dell Med priorities.Other related duties as assigned.