NeuroHealth Institute Administrative Director at University of Rochester in Rochester, NY

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 400094 Neurology - NMD M & D Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URC 219 Compensation Range: $110,073.00 - $165,110.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: The Administrative Director serves as the chief operating leader for the NeuroHealth Institute (NHI), a newly formed multidisciplinary institute uniting the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and adjacent departments under a shared mission: to transform neurological care from reactive sick care to proactive well care, and to establish a nationally recognized center of excellence in clinical neuroscience and research. Reporting directly to the NHI Director, the Administrative Director is a core member of the NHI governance structure and Executive Committee. This individual provides strategic and operational leadership across all administrative, financial, and programmatic functions of the Institute. The Administrative Director works at the intersection of departments, breaking down traditional silos to create a seamlessly integrated institute that delivers on its clinical, research, education, and community-impact missions. This role requires a seasoned healthcare administrator with deep experience in academic medical center operations, cross-departmental program building, strategic planning, financial modeling, and change management. The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader comfortable operating in a matrixed environment, partnering with department chairs and program administrators, division chiefs, faculty leaders, strategic planners, external consultants, health system executives, and philanthropy and marketing professionals. Essential Functions: Institute Formation & Governance Serve as a standing member of the NHI Executive Committee and participate actively in the governance structure of the Institute. Oversee all administrative aspects of building and maintaining the NHI, including organizational design, policy development, operational infrastructure, and cross-departmental integration. Partner with strategic planners and external consultants to design and implement the governance and operations framework for the NHI, ensuring alignment with the Institute's strategic plan and the broader health system's goals. Establish administrative processes, reporting structures, and communication channels that promote transparency, accountability, and collaboration across all NHI-affiliated departments and divisions. Serve as the primary administrative liaison between the NHI and University health system leadership, ensuring institutional alignment and executive-level support for the Institute's mission. Strategic Planning & Cross-Departmental Integration Work in close collaboration with the individual departmental Program Administrators of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and adjacent departments to align departmental operations with NHI-wide priorities while respecting departmental autonomy. Partner with the Operations Leads of each of the NHI's Strategic Pillars (Clinical Excellence, Research & Innovation, Education & Training, Community Engage