Department Administrator- Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Department Administrator for NJMS- Ophthalmology & Visual Science.

Under the direction of the Department Chairperson, coordinates the development, organization, evaluation, and control of health services which support the clinical efforts of the Department.

Supervises assigned staff members. Supervises the administration of the academic programs and clinical business activities of the department including the review and evaluation of policies, procedures, and organization, and develops recommendations for improvements and changes.

Reporting directly to the Chair of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, as well as the Assistant Dean, Clinical Operations, this administrator may represent the Chairs in various institutional forums including New Jersey Medical School, University Hospital, BHMG and the University at large.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

Identifies all Ophthalmology and Visual Science departmental administrative staffing needs. Recommends and counsels on the hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, pay change, transfer and discipline of employees.

Identifies and plans for administrative and clerical staffing needs for the department.

• Ensures support staff coverage by analyzing divisional needs, reviewing requests for assistance and processing appropriate requests.
• Interviews, supervises and disciplines staff.
• Orients new support staff members.
• Develops and implements Ophthalmology and Visual Science departmental administrative policies and procedures subject to the approval of the Department Chair.
• Coordinates department-wide initiatives designed to increase efficiencies administratively and clinically.
• Works with Clinical Management, takes a prominent role in the planning, execution and measurement of clinical marketing campaigns designed to increase clinical activity
• Develops communications on key topics to a diverse array of internal and external audiences

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 32S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 112658.

00 Annual Mid Range Salary 142513.00 Annual Maximum Salary 172367.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration, Business Administration or a related field preferred,
• Plus five (5) years experience in coordinating administrative and fiscal activities, information systems activities, expediting programs, assessing personnel and formulating policies preferably in a health care environment.
• At least three (3) years of experience shall have been in a managerial capacity.
• Equivalent experience, education and / or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Certifications / Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions