Business Administrator - JR28624-3800
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12531338 **Department**
BSD PED - Emergency Medicine
**About the Department**
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamicand stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of
complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide
outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek
to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new
therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago
Medicine (UCM) Comer Children/'s Hospital and at our regional sites, we
are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and
Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the
Chicagoland Children/'s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children/'s
Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has
responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. Our mission is
to improve the health of every child entrusted to us, in an inclusive
environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical
excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and
advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially
committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering
the inequities in healthcare.
**Job Summary**
The Business Administrator manages the day-to-day operation of acomplement of sections in the Department of Pediatrics. The incumbent
performs a range of professional activities in support of research, clinical, and educational missions and related programs and projects.
Collaborates closely with the Section Administrator to meet the needs ofassigned sections.
This role has five (5) main areas of responsibility: operations, finance, academic affairs, personnel management, and oversight of
residency and fellowship training programs. Additionally, the incumbentfacilitates research initiatives of the faculty and staff.
Our department follows a hybrid work structure that fostersproductivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Working from the
office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of
collaboration.
**Responsibilities**- Performs ongoing assessments of office organization and function,
solutions.
- Assists PIs with coordination of all functions necessary to support
- Partners with physicians, nurses and other staff members to provide
appointments, medical staff privileges, recruitment, onboarding, off-boarding, and promotion.
- Assists with coordination of all functions necessary to support the
of interview schedules, troubleshooting and onboarding and off
boarding.
- Assist Section Chief and Section Administrator with operational and
- May manage special projects or functions related to the business of
- Serves as a liaison with Research Administration and supports
pre-award and post-award.
- In partnership with Departmental Human Resources (HR), manages
attendance, payroll, as well as employee and labor relations.
- Researches, compiles, and analyzes data to create reports, proposals
- Examine and apply information thoughtfully to help solve problems
- Assists in space planning and adjustments.
- Manages day-to-d y facility issues and monitors overall environment.
- Professionally supports the clinical department management.
- Monitors finances for the clinical section. Provides management with
are within budget.
- Assists faculty in the pursuit of grants and awards. Conducts
enhancement of funding opportunities by working closely with the
faculty in the section.
- Acts as a liaison between the section and other University
- Performs other related work as needed.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Education:**
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.
**Work Experience:**
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5years of work experience in a related job discipline.
**Certifications:**
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**Preferred Qualifications**
**Education:**
Bachelor/'s degree in health administration, public policy, business, accounting, or related health/human services field.