Director, Health Academic Space Planning and Management

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Directs the planning, organizing, and implementation of all aspects for Health Academics space planning and related project scoping process within the University of Utah Health. Scope of responsibility includes oversight ofcurrent health academics space planning for 3 million plus square feet. Responsible for future health academics system space planning including oversight of a team of Health Academics Facility Planners, focusing on project scoping, capacity planning studies, cost estimation coordination and design services. Oversees space inventory management databases and processes.Responsible for all aspects of the space planning project approval process. Partners and coordinates with the University board of Trustees processes for project approvals. May work closely with senior management, internal resources,external partners, and vendors for project support and space planning. Will interact with cross campus academic partners in Real Estate administration for space planning, lease arrangements and cost controls to ensure they align with overall business objectives and goals. Gathers and analyzes project information, inventory control, planning and implementation schedules, material requirements, production plans, and space layouts. Develops documents that eliminate potential design issues and problems. Uses analytical reports to set and monitor schedules. Ensures that scheduling of work meets company policies, and all quality and research or education standards. Reports within the System Planning department and works with organizational leaders to successfully scope projects and strategically manage space requests and associated projects. The incumbent will oversee a team of health academics facility planners, and other roles in project administration. This position is not responsible for providing direct patient care.

Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.

• Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff.

• Responsible for developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals.
• Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget.
• Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue.

• Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members.

• Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s).
• Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s).

• Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching.
• Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner.

• Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization.
• Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills in space planning, project management, and directing employees and processes, in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates, to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

• Knowledge of assigned department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan, and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related area of assignment, or equivalency.
• Six years or more progressively responsible management experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related area, or equivalency.
• Experience in health care, health academic and/or research space planning.
• Knowledgeable in Architecture.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements