As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EOE/AA

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling all aspects of the assigned department's internal and external customer service, human resource and financial management operations. The incumbent acts as a catalyst between the department and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care.

• Guides department(s) in mission, vision, and values.
• Operationalize the department goals in alignment with the Executive Director and Director goals and strategies.
• Financial responsibility for the labor and operations or area.
• Manages the hiring, orienting and development of staff.
• Conducts employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary processes to align employee performance and behaviors.
• Clarifies and supports organizational policies and procedures.
• Implements and enforces department policies.
• Responsible for the training and education of staff, including annual compliance and licensing or certification.
• Accountable for the accurate reporting of time and attendance of direct reports.
• Networks and builds relationships with others in similar organizations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.