Division Administrative Director

Job Summary:

The Division Administrative Director for the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-impact Department of Surgery Division that is at the forefront of innovation in surgical care. As a strategic partner to division chief and the Department of Surgery Director of Finance & Administration, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of responsibilities, from multimillion-dollar budgets and faculty affairs, to program development and strategic planning, all while driving process improvements and supporting cutting-edge clinical programs.

Day-to-day, you’ll collaborate with faculty, leadership, and community practice teams to ensure operational excellence across inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll lead initiatives that enhance patient care delivery, support faculty recruitment and development, and expand the divisions’ footprint through new ventures and partnerships. This is a dynamic, high-visibility role that offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and the broader healthcare community.

Sample Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the administrative, financial, and operational management of a complex academic medical 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 – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

We are driven to improve every life at the Department of Surgery with our commitment to innovative surgical care, curing through discovery, enlightening tomorrow’s leaders, and daring to be exceptional. Our focus on patient care, education, and research will lead to innovative discoveries and promote quality care and safety for our patients.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A 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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in business/public/health administration, accounting, finance or closely related.

• Experience managing all aspects of a complex organization, including (but not limited to) operations, finance and Human Resources

• 6-8 years of experience in managing multiple staff including hiring and evaluations of staff.

• Experience developing complex financial models to include provider and practice proformas, incentive calculations, reimbursement analysis for example.

• Advanced skills in Excel including use of business intelligence tools

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 effectively in brief, focused and well-organized oral and written presentations.

• Ability to establish work priorities and provide follow through, to insure completion of activities, both personally and in subordinates.

• Ability to plan and organize, implement and coordinate financial and administrative activities, as they apply to the complex workings of the Division.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Joanne Penny, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 8/21/26. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $114,975-$154,066.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.