Department
BSD SUR - Colon and Rectal: Administration
About the Department
The Section of Colon & Rectal Surgery features faculty and staff who tackle complex cases of inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and pelvic floor disorders. UChicago Medicine is nationally recognized for our surgeons' expertise in complicated benign and malignant disorders of the colon, rectum and anus. We are at the forefront of surgical innovation and highly skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques such as advanced laparoscopic surgery, transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), robotic surgery and endoscopic procedures.
The section's educational endeavors focus on training the next generation of colon and rectal surgeons. The colon and rectal surgery fellowship program trains surgeons in the multidisciplinary care of patients with colon and rectal pathologies, provides opportunities for high quality research, and prepares the surgeons for pursuit of academic careers. Fellows can expect a central role in comprehensive multidisciplinary patient management and training in innovative approaches such as robotic surgery and transanal endoscopic microsurgery — the leading edge of colon and rectal surgical care in the 21st century.
Job Summary
The Operations Coordinator provides professional and administrative support to clinical department management in the Sections of Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.
Responsibilities
Independently performs high-level administrative duties in support of Section functions. Stays informed of activities relating to programs and initiatives, apprising the faculty of issues when deemed necessary.
Provides high-quality administrative support for faculty involvement with professional organizations and other administrative duties.
Resolves many office problems independently and facilitates solutions, conferring with their supervisor to resolve the most complex issues.
Coordinates office functions, including developing and implementing office procedures and policies.
Serves as a resource to faculty and colleagues in interpreting Department, University, and Hospital policies and guidelines.
Manages the faculty recruitment and credentialing process.
Receives, processes, and tracks all bills and expense reimbursements.
Composes and edits correspondence, training materials, and Web content.
Oversees and maintains the physical office space, ordering equipment repairs, upgrades, and office supplies.
Manages special projects, functions, and events related to the Section.
Manages continuing medical education (CME) courses, including the completion of CME applications and coordinating all event-planning details.
Works with faculty prior to the course to prepare course materials, coordinates all event-planning details, works with legal on required contracts, and invoices companies after the courses are completed.
May provide back-up support for the Operations Coordinator within the Sections as needed.
Researches complex scientific information (i.e. Scholarly publications), submits budget applications, and creates learning objectives to include in the CME applications.
Assists monitoring finances for the clinical section. Provides management with regular updates and ensures that spending limits are adhered to and are within budget.
Conducts regular studies and projects, including the development and enhancement of funding opportunities by working closely with the faculty in the section.
May act as a liaison between the section and other University departments.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree.
Preferred Competencies
Familiarity with central administration within a complex research university environment.
Excellent oral and…