Associate Director of Executive Operations & Initiatives
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Business
Administrative Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Change Management
Details
Open Date 09/14/2026
Requisition Number PRN
46206B
Job Title Operations Project / Program Management
Working Title Associate Director of Executive Operations & Initiatives
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M5 - Associate Director
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, 8am
-5pm
VP Area U of U Health
- Academics
Department 01473 - SOM Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $95,000-$125,000
Close Date 11/14/2026
Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) 09/21/2026
The Associate Director of Executive Operations & Initiatives serves as a key member of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine ( SFESOM ) Dean’s Office, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff. The Associate Director provides strategic project leadership and operational coordination to advance high-priority initiatives across SFESOM and, in partnership with the Chief of Staff, selected University of Utah Health priorities.
In support of the Dean’s roles as both Dean of SFESOM and Chief Academic Physician of UUH , the Associate Director leads complex, cross-functional initiatives and partners with faculty, department chairs and leaders, administrative leaders, and institutional stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable plans and effective execution.
Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Associate Director advances the Dean’s priorities by coordinating stakeholders, tracking deliverables, identifying risks and dependencies, and ensuring follow-through across multiple concurrent initiatives. The role requires strong project management skills, executive communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence across organizational boundaries, manage sensitive information, and translate executive priorities into coordinated action and measurable results.
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Responsibilities Executive Initiative Leadership & Execution- Lead the planning and execution of high-priority initiatives sponsored by the Dean or Chief of Staff, from concept through implementation.
- Translate executive priorities into actionable plans with clear objectives, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and accountability.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and proactively develop solutions to maintain momentum and achieve desired outcomes.
- Provide high-level, confidential support on sensitive and complex initiatives.
- Manage multiple concurrent initiatives, maintaining project plans, trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools to ensure accountability and follow-through.
- Develop executive-ready presentations, briefings, status updates, and decision materials.
- Synthesize complex information and provide clear, concise recommendations and insights to support executive decision-making.
- Prepare leadership for key meetings and discussions by coordinating relevant information, decisions, and follow-up.
- Serve as a central point of coordination across faculty, department chairs and leaders, administrative leaders, and institutional partners.
- Build alignment and influence outcomes through strong relationships, communication, and collaboration across academic, clinical, research, and administrative functions.
- Facilitate meetings and working sessions, ensuring clear decisions, ownership, and next steps.
- Maintain an integrated view of active Dean priorities, initiatives, milestones, and emerging…
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