University of Miami · 1 day ago
Sr. Director, Department Planning & Ops -SCCC
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe University of Miami is an academic medical center providing leading-edge patient care and medical education. They are seeking a Sr. Director, Department Planning & Operations to provide leadership and oversight over daily operations and long-term strategic goals of the department, ensuring alignment with Cancer Center goals and operational excellence.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the operational activities for the department
Develops and executes a plan to accomplish the department’s goals and objectives
Participates in and ensures that strategic planning is conducted at least annually and ensures the execution of the plan
Executes business cases, working with cross-functional teams outlining business or expansion opportunities, rationales, and execution plans to achieve the vision of the department
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures
Lead and support multi-year strategic planning processes, coordinating input from scientific leadership, administrative units, and institutional partners
Drive cross-functional initiatives that enhance Center operations, support NCI priorities, or strengthen collaborative integration across programs
Diagnose operational bottlenecks and implement systems, processes, or structural solutions to improve efficiency and service delivery
Supervise the CCSG Manager and ensure coordinated planning, writing, data collection, and project management required for the CCSG
Partner with Sylvester IT to strengthen infrastructure, data pipelines, information systems, and digital tools used across Center operations for strategic planning and CCSG metrics
Partner with Sylvester IT ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable data for Center evaluation, leadership reporting, CCSG needs, and strategic decision-making
Provide direction in the development of dashboards, performance metrics, and analytic products that track Center progress, research program performance, and NCI-required indicators
Support the establishment of data governance practices and ensure consistency and quality across all Center data systems
Ensure ongoing CCSG readiness, including annual progress reports, external advisory board reviews, table maintenance, and document quality
Facilitate coordination among leadership, shared resources, research program leaders, and administrative contributors to produce cohesive, high-quality CCSG materials
Maintain compliance with NCI guidelines, timelines, and standards
Provide strategic oversight for the Sylvester Offices, supervising the staff leaders, providing oversight and support to their areas
Support resource planning, staffing models, and operational budgeting for administrative units in collaboration with the AD for Administration
Ensure all administrative units maintain compliance with institutional policies, research administration standards, and operational best practices
Ensure each team maintains workflows and operational effectiveness, in alignment with the Strategic Plan and CCSG future plans
Foster communication and knowledge-sharing across the Sylvester Offices, fostering more collaboration across administrative units, scientific leadership, and institutional partners
Oversee the effectiveness of event operations including planning, execution, and evaluation of Center-wide events, symposia, trainings, retreats, outreach events, and special initiatives, in alignment with the Strategic Goals of the cancer center
Oversee the establishment of standard operating procedures for documentation across the Center, ensuring consistency and compliance
Provide leadership development, performance feedback, and strategic direction to the Office leaders to support a cohesive, high-functioning administrative operations unit
Develop, implement, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and SOPs aligned with institutional and federal guidelines, including NCI requirements
Represent the Cancer Center in institutional committees, operational groups, and cross-departmental working groups
Promote a positive, service-oriented culture across administrative teams, strengthening collaboration, responsiveness, and professional development
Communicate the vision and mission of the cancer center across teams to promote excellence in cancer research
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience required
Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans
Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance
Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth
Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change
Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery
Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities
Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication
Demonstrated track record of people-leading at an NCI designated Cancer Center
Demonstrated track record of strategic planning at an NCI designated Cancer Center
Demonstrated track record of managing deliverables of a Cancer Center Support Grant
Preferred
Demonstrated track record of managing reporting for department of health funding
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
And more
Company
University of Miami
At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.
5001-10000 employees
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