Department Administrator, Pediatrics

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS

Department Administrator, Pediatrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced, strategic and financially astute leader to serve as its next Department Administrator, Pediatrics. This individual will drive change and provide important collaborative leadership for an outstanding department at one of the most prestigious and fastest growing institutions in the country. Reporting dually to the Chair, Department of Pediatrics and the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Academic Affairs and the UT Southwestern Medical Group, the Department Administrator will serve as an important advisor and lead with a partnership-minded approach.

The is comprised of more than 500 faculty and more than 300 pediatric advanced practice providers, 20 divisions and centers, 200+ trainees, seven clinical sites and over 500 clinical studies. The Department is nationally ranked in 11 pediatric specialties, has $29M in grant funding and over 400 publications. The Department of Pediatrics has a number of strategic partnerships including the joint investment of UT Southwestern and Childrens Health on a historic $5 billion investment to establish in Dallasushering in a new chapter of innovation, discovery, and excellence in child health.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, especially well-known for the quality of its science, outstanding clinical care, and fundamental commitment to integrating pioneering biomedical research with clinical care and education. The medical centers faculty includes many distinguished scientists, of which 26 are members of the National Academy of Sciences, 18 are members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 14 are Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators. Since 1985, six members of the UTSW faculty have been recipients of Nobel Prizes.

The successful candidate will have at least six years of academic medical or complex healthcare management experience and an in-depth knowledge of academic medical operations and financing including major federal awards and clinical trials. Candidates should bring experience in leading a large staff and budget across diverse clinical specialties and possess exceptionally sharp analytical skills. The next Department Administrator will need to be an exceptionally strong communicator and relationship builder.

Confidential applications, inquiries, and nominations can be directed to UTSWs executive search partners Jeff Schroetlin, Kerry Quealy and Charlotte Harris at WittKieffer via email at or by submitting materials directly to the

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.