Assistant Vice President for Research & Institute Operations (Finance)

Assistant Vice President for Research & Institute Operations

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Research & Institute Operations is responsible for the overall research operations, coordination, performance improvement, quality and compliance evaluation, human resource management, information systems, customer service, new business coordination, revenue cycle management, facilities management, practice promotion, and communications for the UTHealth Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI). Supervises the operations of HVI in developing strategic plans, policies, and recommendations. The AVP will work between the Director of the HVI, EVP/CAO, and affiliated healthcare partners on budgets, operations, research strategic plans, and facilities management. Should have progressive experience working with teams at the level of centers, institutes, and departments with an annual budget of over $100 million from mixed sources.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Establishes strong relationships with the Deans across UTHealth, the Associate Deans for Academic Affairs, Clinical Business Affairs, and Research, VP for Sponsored Projects, CRU leadership, leadership with Memorial Hermann Hospital, UTP, LBJ, and associated partner hospitals for the research operations of the Heart Vascular Institute and growth of research associated with the Institute.
• Develops and implements short- and long-term strategic research plans for the Heart Vascular Institute and partners to achieve desired financial and research goals. May include work on practice growth and other required initiative milestones.
• Leads the operational and research management process teams to establish the HVI and its long-term growth, including building continuous quality improvement processes to build a lean institute with minimal administrative burden. Infrastructure will support a combination of basic, translational, educational, and clinical grants from Local, Regional, State, and National sources, including foundations, industry, federal, and international agencies.
• Innovates and integrates cultural and operational change to maximize the quality of services while minimizing costs and increasing productivity. Develops effective, positive relationships across the organization in an interdisciplinary approach to lead, role model, collaborate, influence, and effectuate change. Helps develop plans for the recruitment of research teams and resources to support HVI research goals.
• Inspires and engages intra-departmental teams and cross-functional teams to enhance communication, problem-solving, and sharing of resources in support of HVI operations and departmental and organizational goals. Develops a strong team through coaching, performance management, and team building.
• Familiar with the management and operations of multiple centers, research practice sites, and fund flows from multiple funding sources. These duties will include coordination between research, clinic, and education (Graduate School and Medical School).
• Develops metrics pertaining to quality, strategic goals, research cost, and utilization.
• Develops and maintains a sound plan of organization and establishes policies to ensure adequate management and succession for those functions. Includes maintaining open communication and positive working relationships with physicians to understand the HVI needs and how to support cross-function teams to promote the advancement of research, teaching, and other academic missions.
• Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regard to: recruiting and selection; hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls that provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• Exhibits Required Job Knowledge
• Organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior-level and executive leadership.
• Ability to communicate, both written and oral, the status regarding complex subjects to stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in complex problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates Personal Effectiveness and Accountability
• Sets Vision, Strategy and Priorities for Areas of Responsibility
• MD - Physician - State Licensure preferred

Minimum Education

Doctorate Degree MD (Doctor of Medicine) or PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) required

Minimum Experience

8 years of demonstrated experience in research development, grant and contract finance, and multi-departmental operational experience, including HR, finance, and operations in an academic medical center required

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.