Executive Administrator, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care

Department

BSD ACC - Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care

The Biological Sciences Division (BSD) is the University of Chicago’s largest academic division, comprising 10 basic science and 14 clinical departments. Today, the BSD constitutes one of the most unique communities within an academic environment: a single division that delivers undergraduate, graduate, medical, and postgraduate biological sciences education together with outstanding patient care and world‑renowned research.

Since its inception in 1928 as a one‑member section, the Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care has evolved into a vibrant department with 91 full and part‑time faculty (and growing), top‑tier residency and fellowship programs, dedicated advanced practice providers, post‑docs, students, and a committed staff.

The primary missions of the Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care are to "Heal, Teach, Discover, Lead." These principles reflect our dedication to delivering outstanding, compassionate patient care; educating our peers and the next generation of physicians and scientists; leading in scholarship, discovery, and innovation; and fostering excellence in all our collaborators. Our exceptional team is the cornerstone of these missions.

The Executive Administrator, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, is responsible for executing the strategic plan of the health system by aligning faculty recruitment and deployment across all of UCM peri‑operative environments and anesthesia service lines within the health system. This leadership role involves understanding capacity, access, and health system margins by location to ensure efficient allocation of resources, optimal patient care, and adherence to regulatory standards.

A critical aspect of this role includes strategic decision‑making in collaboration with the department chair. Areas include but are not limited to faculty compensation, budget planning, capital allocation, and financial stewardship at both the department and site levels. The Executive Administrator will utilize data analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational efficiency, financial outcomes, and patient care quality, leveraging insights to drive improvements in anesthesia services.

This role evaluates financial performance and cost drivers to guide investments that enhance operational efficiency and support the long‑term sustainability of anesthesia services.

In collaboration with department heads, procedural colleagues, system location‑specific leaders and strategy, the Executive Administrator develops comprehensive business/deployment plans, ensures alignment of financial and operational objectives, and fosters innovation in clinical services while adhering to the overall health system strategy.

• Reporting Relationships:
  • This role has a dual reporting structure directly with the Chair of the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, and the Vice Dean for Academic Administration and Finance, University of Chicago – Biological Sciences Division.
  • This role provides partnership with all Department Administrators as it relates to health system‑based deployments and other matters as directed by the Vice Dean for Academic Administration and Finance, University of Chicago – Biological Sciences Division.
• Innovation & Best Practices:
  • Stay informed on advancements in technology, techniques, and best practices in anesthesia and peri‑operative care.
  • Promote the adoption of innovative approaches to enhance efficiency and patient care.
• Strategic Leadership & Faculty Deployment:
  • Facilitate the recruitment, retention, and promotion of faculty, administrative staff, and scientists to advance the mission of the department and institution.
  • Collaborate with Strategy executives and partners to create strategic plans per site and across the health system. Evaluate strategic opportunities and plans to develop a roadmap for optimal clinical care and expansion.
  • Collaborate with partners internal and external to the health system to assess market share, expansion opportunities, and potential partnerships.
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