Job Description

Job Summary
The Section of Pediatric Surgery is one of seven sections within the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School. The Section includes 13 instructional and clinical track faculty providing clinical care, conducting groundbreaking research, and educating the next generation of physicians. The faculty lead an active clinical operation with 2,300+ operative cases and 4,800+ outpatient visits at C.S. Mott Children?s Hospital, where they have developed more than 10 unique specialized programs. In addition, the Section has a strong network of practice with 2 other regional partners in Lansing and Pontiac, with an additional operating arrangement in Saginaw. The Section brings in over $700K in annual sponsored research funding. The Section is also proud to train 10+ ACGME and non-ACGME fellows annually and has a broad staff team dedicated to supporting administration, academics, research, as well as a hospital-based pediatric Trauma & Injury Prevention program. The Section is dedicated to setting the standard for teamwork, compassion, education, and innovation as the team focuses on achieving outstanding outcomes for patients, inventing novel life-saving treatments, and creating a legacy of excellence in the field through advanced medical training.

The Department of Surgery is seeking a Section Administrator for the Section of Pediatric Surgery. In partnership with the Section Head, the Section Administrator manages the fiscal, personnel, operational and administrative activities of the Section. The Section Administrator also provides leadership to ensure development and implementation of the Section?s strategic plans as well as the development of business plans for programs and outreach initiatives. In addition, the Section Administrator directs and manages the operations of the research, academic, and clinical programs. The Section Administrator represents the Section Head and the Section of Pediatric Surgery at institutional and extramural meetings.

Mission Statement
The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology, development, and through the leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components, patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*
LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY

Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Section Head, contributing to the development and implementation of divisional priorities and long-range plans
Align administrative operations to support the tripartite mission (clinical care, research, education) across the Section
Lead integration of administrative, operational, and financial processes to ensure efficiency while honoring the specialized needs of the Section
Partner with Department, hospital, ambulatory, and external hospital affiliate leadership to advance the Sections programs, address operational challenges, and implement institutional initiatives
Represent the Section on institutional committees, workgroups, and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with Michigan Medicine priorities
Partner with the Development Office on philanthropic opportunities
Foster a collaborative, high-performing staff team across the Section
CLINICAL OPERATIONS

Partner with Department, hospital, ambulatory, and external hospital affiliate leadership to ensure operational excellence, readiness for regulatory reviews, and performance improvement initiatives
Oversee the management of clinical operations which includes key metrics and financial analyses and review of periodic and special reports, including clinical productivity on a provider and Section level
Support the development and implementation of new clinical programs and strategic service expansions
Evaluate and determine clinical needs and collaborate with physician clinical leads to optimize patient access, scheduling efficiency, provider templates, and resource allocation
Actively manage relationships with external hospital affiliates to ensure common partnership goals. Review and manage existing contracts and evaluate new partnerships
Collaborate with external affiliates on faculty appointments and clinical schedules, including evolving strategy for care delivery at external sites
Facilitate effective revenue cycle management, ensuring accurate charge capture, billing compliance, and education for faculty and APPs
Collaborate with the department's quality team to initiate and participate in process/quality/lean initiatives
FINANCIAL & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Direct all financial operations for the Section, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and stewardship of the Section?s resources as well as certain Hospital programs
Provide proactive financial modeling to support strategic decision-making, program development, and faculty incentive programs
Ensure compliance with all institutional policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements
Oversee research administration in collaboration with departmental resources, supporting both basic and clinical research growth
Manage space planning, facilities oversight, and laboratory operations for research and clinical programs, ensuring optimal utilization and compliance
HUMAN RESOURCES & FACULTY AFFAIRS

Manage complex staffing structures, ensuring alignment with Sections priorities, operational demands, and financial resources
Provide supervision and guidance to staff, ensuring effective execution of work across all teams
Support faculty affairs needs, including promotions, recruitment, retention, credentialing, annual evaluations, salary program, effort reporting and administration of faculty incentive programs
Lead administrative support for faculty affairs processes, including recruitment, credentialing, appointments, promotions, and performance management
Provide infrastructure support for advanced practice providers (APPs), research fellows, and other trainees in collaboration with relevant institutional offices
Support faculty and staff development and engagement initiatives tailored to the unique environment of the Section by fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and inclusivity
Required Qualifications*
A Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related. Considerable and progressive administrative, operational, as well as supervisory experience in healthcare is normally required. Knowledge of accounting & budgeting principles and applications is necessary.