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Source: MD Anderson Cancer Center careers · View original posting
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University of Texas MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Department Administrator is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the business, financial, operational, and administrative functions of an academic and clinical department. The Department Administrator serves as the primary administrator and chief business officer, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities while supporting departmental success.
Within Leukemia, the Department Administrator collaborates closely with department leadership, faculty, staff, and institutional partners to manage resources, support strategic initiatives, and promote operational excellence. The Department Administrator plays an essential role in advancing the mission of UT MD Anderson through effective financial stewardship, personnel leadership, and long-range planning.
The ideal candidate will possess experience leading complex administrative, financial, operational, and personnel functions within an academic, healthcare, research, or clinical environment. A strong background in budget management, strategic planning, grants administration, human resources oversight, and operational improvement is highly desirable. Education, experience, and licensure requirements were not provided; therefore, candidates should demonstrate qualifications aligned with the scope and complexity of the role.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Department Administrator contributes directly to the success of an academic and clinical department by ensuring operational effectiveness, sound financial management, and strategic resource planning. This role offers the opportunity to partner with institutional leaders, support research and educational initiatives, influence departmental growth, and contribute to an organization dedicated to advancing cancer care, research, education, and prevention while providing opportunities for professional development and
work-life balance.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Seven years progressive and responsible healthcare / research or business management experience to include three years in a management role. With Master's degree, five years progressive and responsible healthcare, research or business management experience to include three years in a management role. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.
Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
Extensive academic, clinical, and research operations experience is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate complex clinical and financial research expertise, including direct clinical research finance experience and a comprehensive understanding of service line activities. A proven track record of executing initiatives effectively, developing innovative solutions to complex challenges, and exhibiting strong decision-making and leadership capabilities is essential for success in this multifaceted role.
Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage a large number of competing priorities are required. The role demands exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to a broad range of stakeholders, foster open dialogue, and facilitate collaborative efforts that drive results.
Experience coordinating and overseeing human resources activities including hiring, onboarding, promotions as well as direct people management, is critical. Additionally, the ability to collaborate on initiatives to grow demand, strategically transform operations, and contribute to institutional growth through innovative planning and partnership development will be key to excelling in this position.
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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