Program Administrator 3 / IDD Institute Administrator at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon
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About This Position
US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID: 2026-38291
Position Category: Management/Supervisory
Job Type: Unclassified Administrative
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Posting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, education and internal equity. Minimum: $ 93,392, Midpoint: $ 121,274, Maximum: $ 149,157
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Primairly indoor office enviornment; requires work hours beyond standard office hours as needed and occasional local or national travel.
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No
Department Overview
About OHSU
Link www.ohsu.edu
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Link https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Link https://www.ohsu.edu/institute-on-development-and-disability/about-us
The Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients, families, clinicians, researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient, from premature babies to older adults, facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice, we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.
About Portland and Oregon
Link https://www.travelportland.com
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
A member of a leadership team of program administrators working closely with the Senior Department Administrator (SDA) to provide high level management to the Institute on Development and Disabilities and Departments of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Center for Women's Health (WACS).
The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD) is home to 96 Faculty, 47 non-faculty clinic staff, 11 classified administrative staff, up to 5medical fellows 44 researchers, 18 unclassified administration leaders serving the Institute across clinical, research, public health, and education programs. The IDD comprises 16 disciplines, multiple unique clinical programs, five independently accredited training programs as well as a federally funded interdisciplinary training program, and multiple Centers/Offices/non-clinical programs. The IDD is also the home organization of the Portland and Eugene Children Development and Rehabilitation Centers, which serves over 11,000 unique patients annually.
The Administrator works under the direction of, and with delegated authority from, the Department Chair of Pediatrics, the Institute Director, and the SDA, and oversees the planning and operations for the Institute. In this capacity; s/he advises the Chair SDA, and Institute Director on departmental/Institute issues, leads departmental/Institute initiatives, and represents departmental/Institute leadership in external programs, projects and committees. S/he directs and oversees all administrative and financial aspects of Institute clinical, research, education, and public health programs including strategic planning, personnel management, budgeting and finance, professional practice issues, facilities, inventory and equipment, contract negotiation, and professional billing. Works closely with the Chair, Institute Director and SDA on all administrative functions, providing administrative continuity in the Chair's/SDA's absence.
The administrator oversees all aspects of administration for the Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics. In this capacity, the administrtor ensures the Institute is financially viable and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and university policies, procedures and processes pertaining to faculty affairs, human resources, and professional billing.
In addtition, under the direction for the SDA, the Institute Administrator takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of strategic and operational initiatives that builds upon collaborative approaches that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all WACS participating organizations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
- Minimum five years program or project management experience.
- Ability to make independent decision, anlayze situations, solve complex problems and initiatiate actions for the effective management of a large and complex department; demonstrated leadership and planning skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in software applications, specifically spreadsheet, word processing and database applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or Public Health Administration strongly preferred.
- 7 + years’ experience.
- Prior experience in a complex, multi-faceted academic medical center environment.
- Previous experience with professional practice issues.
- Must have extensive experience in managing fiscal operations, including grants and contracts. Previous budgetary experience. Experience supervising staff.
- Experience in Lean or other management improvement techniques.
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