Director Operations Neurology/Neuroscience Institute/Neuro Surgery

Location: Hershey, PA

Full-time, 1.00 FTE, Day shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

About the role

Directs the strategy, growth, and operational objectives of the Neurology & Neuroscience and Neuro Surgery Operations within the organization. Provides daily operational oversight in all areas including clinical offices, support services, patient care areas, and College of Medicine (COM) staff, including research labs. Collaborates with Neuroscience core departments: Neural and Behavioral Science, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary centers of excellence (spine, stroke, pain, epilepsy, etc.) across Penn State Health. Interfaces and partners with affiliate departments and faculty. Provides operational oversight for the Penn State Clinical Neurophysiology Lab.

Requirements

• A master's degree in healthcare administration, finance, health policy, public health, or a related field emphasizing management and accounting.
• Seven years of related experience.
• Minimum of five years of managerial experience in healthcare administration.
• Documented successful clinical and/or academic management experience, both operational and fiscal, including prior Profit & Loss responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning in healthcare management, including resource allocation processes.
• Operational understanding of the academic setting and administration, its diverse constituents, and complex healthcare organizational structures.

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Total Rewards Program featuring:
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement plans, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, and Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

About the organization

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication of its employees. The organization promotes continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth within a culture of excellence and compassionate care for a diverse patient population, the community, and each other.