DIRECTOR, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND CONSULTING

University of Washington DIRECTOR, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND CONSULTING Seattle , Washington Apply Now

Job Location Detail : Onsite / Hybrid depending on business needs

Posting Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Salary : $15,000 - $17,084 per month

Shift : First Shift

Notes : As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work / life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Director.

The Director within the UW Medicine Business Operations and Management Group serves as a flexible and integral resource who will be available to the Executive Management of the School of Medicine (SoM) and the Dean’s office in several capacities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting various SoM Departments and the Dean's office with special projects, internal consulting, troubleshooting, overseeing interim management level administrators, taking on interim management level administrator roles, interim administrative reports, operational assessments, revenue enhancement, expense reduction reviews and other administrative functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Consultant / Project Manager and Continuous Process Improvement (40%)

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Administration and Operations in the School of Medicine, the Director serves as an internal management consultant / project manager to the School's Executive Management. The position will :

• Work with the School's management and appropriate Department(s) to identify and define key issues, opportunities for improvement, and will lead projects to address concerns.
• Conduct / coordinate administrative, operational, and financial analyses to assess performance or support special projects.
• Participate in Departmental reviews.
• Develop and negotiate recommendations which provide necessary guidance and resolution to identified problems.
• Lead Process Improvement projects throughout the School.
• Implement Continuous Process Improvement / Lean tools for the School in needed areas.
• Identify and recruit future Vice Chairs / Administrators / Directors.
• Onboard and coach Vice Chairs / Administrators / Directors.

Interim Vice Chair / Director / Administrator (40%)

The Director provides the supervisory role of interim administrator to support to SOM Departments as needed, directing Department activities during transitional times when vacancies occur.

Clinical Services (20%)

Responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting on various clinical related activities based on needs.

Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related field plus a minimum of five years' management level administrative experience.

Equivalent education / experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license / certification / registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Application Process : The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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