Associate Director of Administration, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa is seeking an Associate Director of Administration. The Associate Director for Administration of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (HCCC) reports to the Director of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and provides primary administrative oversight to cancer-related programs of the HCCC and University of Iowa in general, as follows:

Academic programs.  Directs, monitors, coordinates, organizes, and evaluates administrative operations of the research, clinical, and educational and outreach activities of the HCCC.  This includes the academic programs outlined in the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and other interdisciplinary cancer-focused research programs.  In this function the AD Administration works closely with the Deputy Director, Associate Directors and Program Leaders as defined in the CCSG and serves as a primary point of contact with the NCI on administrative matters pertaining to the CCSG. Supports the CCSG competitive renewal, progress reports, supplements in coordination with HCCC staff. Planning for all CCSG related operations including project management associated related to CCSG renewal. Assures that CCSG operations are implemented. Identifies and implements innovative informatics and computational tools to enhance accounting, decision support, and realignment of operations and roles within the HCCC.

Clinical Cancer Activities.  In partnership with the HCCC director, provide administrative oversight and strategic direction for the activities of the UI Health Care (UIHC) Cancer Service Line including all local, regional, and state-wide clinical cancer activities of the HCCC, both inpatient and outpatient, and including cooperation with partnering departments on care delivery. Day-to-day activities will be led by Cancer Care Service Line Administrator in cooperation with the HCCC Deputy Director for Clinical Services.  Leads efforts, in collaboration with other units within UI Health Care, to design business and operational plans, strategic direction, continuous improvement, and implement a model for UIHC wide clinical cancer center care.  This provides authority for both University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) and Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) employees to facilitate clinical efficiency, enhance productivity, increase patient care satisfaction and enhance synergy between our clinical care, research and educational missions.  Liaisons with, coordinates and promotes cancer related activities taking place across UIHC, outreach sites, wholly owned subsidiaries clinical departments, and UIHC COO.

Multidisciplinary oncology activities.   Provides administrative support to strengthen multidisciplinary oncology activities through development and implementation of disease-specific business plans designed to strengthen both clinical and research aspects of cancer-related programs at the UI.  These efforts will include cancer-related activities taking place under the administrative umbrella of the clinical cancer center and the HCCC as well as other units. Works closely with other units within UI Health Care and the University at large to assure coordination and communication related to cancer-oriented activities and clinical services.  Supports public relations, marketing, fundraising, and clinical outreach oncology care activities for the HCCC and assures these are synergistic with those of the institution at large.  Serves as a liaison to statewide and national cancer organizations to promote the mission of the HCCC, UI Health Care and UI across Iowa and beyond.   

Education, community outreach and diversity.   Collaborates with other HCCC Associate Directors to oversee the administrative team focused on the education, community outreach and diversity aspects of the HCCC mission.  This includes, but is not limited to, the Cancer Biology Graduate Program, community outreach and engagement efforts including the community advisory board and HCCC interactions with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, and a broad range of efforts geared towards diversity, equity and inclusion with a particular focus on enhancing the diversity of HCCC faculty, trainees and staff. 

Interactions across the Colleges and the University.  Identifies and tracks cancer-related research programs and initiatives irrespective of whether they are based in the HCCC, CCOM or other colleges.  Identifies researcher needs, assists with resource development, and supports communication and synergy between groups. 

Management. Hires, develops, and manages performance of HCCC staff, including coaching, mentoring and professional development. Manages staff office allocation, remote work agreements, and distribute administrative duties and tasks. Develops and implements lean management processes. In cooperation with staff, evaluate and selectively implement innovative informatic/computational tools for accounting, decision support, and operational efficiency and excellence. Seek continuous improvement in all HCCC activities. Assure progress towards goals set forth in the HCCC Strategic Plan.

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