Division Administrator I (NE) - Chicago, Illinois, US

Overview

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In this Division Administrator I role, you will oversee the development and execution of division strategies and operations within the Department of Pediatrics. You will collaborate with division leaders and hospital partners to align clinical care, research, teaching, and advocacy with organizational goals. You will manage finance, operations, strategic planning, and compliance for multi-mission activities, driving performance and program sustainability. The position offers impact across ambulatory and academic missions in a leading pediatric health system.

Compensation / Benefits
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• PTO and parental leave

Responsibilities
• Develop and manage division operating and capital budgets with cross-functional partners
• Monitor financials and implement actions to improve performance and financial return
• Oversee division clinical activity and revenue capture in ambulatory settings
• Manage research grant portfolio and ensure regulatory compliance
• Steward philanthropic funds and align with strategic priorities and donor intent
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and credentialing for faculty and advanced practice providers
• Lead division scheduling, education programs, and fellowship activities including reporting for Northwestern University
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation requirements are met and support policy implementation
• Drive strategic planning and allocation of resources to support clinical, educational, research, and advocacy missions
• Lead talent management, performance reviews, and alignment of staffing with activity demands
• Collaborate with division and hospital leadership on process improvements and KPI monitoring

Key requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public health or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 1-3 years of progressively responsible leadership experience xklufbp in physician practice management, healthcare operations management, project management, planning or consulting
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial data
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, business and administrative staff
• Experience with academic practice environment is highly preferred
• Ability to lead multiple projects under deadlines and motivate diverse teams
• flexible and innovative problem-solving
• independent initiative and sound judgment
• strong team leadership and collaboration
• financial management and budgeting
• revenue optimization in ambulatory settings
• grant portfolio management and compliance