Executive Director for Clinical Program Development in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 38073848
Category Healthcare
Organization UCR Health
Department UCRH Administration Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $166,300 - $336,100
Date Posted October 19, 2026
Application Deadline November 9, 2026
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Executive Director for Clinical Program Development will serve as key strategist and execution lead for clinical expansion. Works closely with executive team to finalize UCR Health strategy for facility locations, clinical services planning for each location. Works with local and external stakeholders for timely execution of facility and clinical program strategy, including but not limited to: physician and staff recruitment, facility readiness, including timely completion of tenant improvements, in line with campus, IT, and operations requirements, clinic space design in line with branding requirements, finalization of clinic workflows to achieve expected results. This position has a high-level authority to broadly represent the UCR Health executive team interests across the organization. Responds to issues with little or no precedence. Uses advanced concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on highly complex issues or problems which require analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. Exercises a high level of judgment, discretion and political acumen.The appointment is for a definite term beginning on the date of hire and ending five and one-half (5.5) years thereafter. The appointment will automatically terminate at the end of the specified term unless, prior to the termination date, the appointment is renewed or otherwise extended.The full salary range for this position is $166,300 - $336,100 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Extensive direct experience in working effectively in an ambulatory setting coordinating the opening of new clinical locations. | Required |
| Extensive experience with strategic initiatives in a healthcare setting. | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Knowledge of the legal constraints and opportunities for higher education in the State of California and through Federal programs and regulations. |
| Knowledge of the organizational environment of higher education and large research universities to understand client priorities, issues, motivations and constraints. |
| Skills to effectively lead highly significant engagements from inception to conclusion. |
| Advanced analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills. |
| Advanced consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills. |
| Demonstrates advanced strategic-thinking and consulting skills in guiding the organization toward workable strategies and solutions. |
| Highly-skilled in navigating complex organizations. |
| Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills for influencing and facilitating sustained change. |
| Advanced skills in short-and long-range planning, program and project management, facilitation and collaboration. |
| Financial analysis and reporting techniques. |
| Working knowledge of organization and system-wide organizational reporting structure, as well as an understanding of the interactive roles of management throughout the organization. |
| Expert knowledge of organizational processes, protocols and procedures. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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