Division Administrative Director

Division Administrative Director for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — a strategic leadership role partnering with the division chief and Department of Surgery Director of Finance & Administration to drive operational excellence, financial stewardship, and program growth in a high-impact academic medical division.

About the role

Lead the administrative, financial, and operational functions of a complex academic medical division, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, faculty affairs, clinical operations, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with faculty, leadership, and community practice teams to enhance patient care delivery, support faculty recruitment and development, and expand the division’s footprint through new ventures and partnerships. This high-visibility role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, and broader healthcare community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administrative, financial, and operational management of the division, overseeing multiple funding sources, clinical operations, and strategic initiatives.
• Direct financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across state, clinical, research, gift, endowment, and hospital-based funds while ensuring fiscal accountability.
• Manage faculty practice plan finances and clinical revenue operations, including oversight of physician billing, collections, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with university, hospital, state, federal, and healthcare regulatory policies related to finance, personnel, clinical operations, and physician practice management.
• Oversee faculty affairs, including appointments, promotions, tenure, credentialing, and academic program administration, while supporting accreditation and reporting requirements.
• Lead human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, staff development, employee relations, and direct supervision of administrative support staff.
• Drive operational excellence by leading process improvement initiatives, coordinating administrative, clinical, research, and educational programs, and supporting implementation of new initiatives.
• Manage divisional communications, reporting, meetings, websites, and stakeholder engagement to support organizational goals and transparency.
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, facilities, space planning, leases, capital projects, and operational resources across multiple clinical and research locations.
• Partner with leadership to develop strategic business plans, expand clinical and research programs, evaluate new business opportunities, and support long-range organizational growth.
• Build collaborative relationships with university, hospital, and external partners while representing the division on committees, task forces, and community initiatives.
• Support fundraising, donor engagement, special events, and strategic planning efforts to advance the division's financial sustainability and mission.

Work Location

Hybrid — 3 days per week on campus at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with additional in-person attendance as needed for meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  • 6–8 years of experience in a manager/leadership role in an academic, healthcare, or closely related environment.
  • Must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in business/public/health administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience managing all aspects of a complex organization, including operations, finance, and human resources.
  • 6–8 years of experience managing multiple staff, including hiring and performance evaluations.
  • Experience developing complex financial models, such as provider and practice proformas, incentive calculations, and reimbursement analysis.
  • Advanced skills in Excel and business intelligence tools.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply diversified financial management skills.
• Ability to manage funds effectively from a variety of sources.
• Ability to communicate in brief, focused, and well-organized oral and written presentations.
• Ability to establish work priorities and provide follow-through to ensure completion of activities, both personally and through subordinates.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate financial and administrative activities as they apply to the complex operations of the division.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of gross pay.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Vacation Days: 22 days per year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
  • Sick Days: 15 days per year (unlimited maximum accrual).
  • Holiday Days: 15 days per year.
• Tuition Benefit: Accessible on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service.
• Additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $114,975–$154,066. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Total compensation includes generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions.