Director of Clinical Operations

Job Description

The Director of Operations for the Professional Sports Clinical Programs will direct the daily operations of all related programs, including personnel management, strategic development, financial management, and collaborative communication. The Director of Operations will develop, facilitate, and manage programs to improve the health and well-being of former professional athletes. Responsibilities may evolve as needed by the Medical Director. This position is responsible for a financial portfolio of at least $2m.

Responsibilities

• Technical Skills and Knowledge: A high level of diverse technical skill and knowledge is required to support this program. A working knowledge of athletic program standards, particularly in institutions of higher learning, health care and tax regulations, analysis techniques, institutional policies and procedures, internal management controls, institutional data bases and systems, and desk top office computer programs will be necessary to arriving at relevant conclusions and recommendations for the program to succeed and grow.
• Communication and Time Management Skills: Excellent communication and time management skills are necessary to inform decision-makers and colleagues dependent on work performed in this position. Proven abilities to timely synthesize financial material, both orally and in writing, relevant to a targeted audience’s needs; work productively with peers within and outside of the Section of Professional Sports in a timely, positive, and constructive manner; discern and consider points of view across organizational lines and communicate on a multi-disciplinary basis; and exercise good judgment and act in a professionally courteous manner when dealing with controversial, confidential, or sensitive material.
• Key Leadership Skills: A proactive and collaborative management style is required to develop relevant and useful information from sources at all levels of the organization. Proven abilities to problem solve and mitigate business risk in an uncertain or changing environment. Must be able to independently research issues to determine relevance and apply findings in settings ranging from drafting policies to implementing operational procedures. Ability to establish priorities, exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and integrity in the performance of all duties.
• Ability to work as part of a professional team and to collaborate effectively with individuals within the University as well as with outside contractors.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5 years’ experience in related sports program coordination and personnel management experience.
• Master’s Degree.
• Experience in working with current and former athletes, especially professional athletes.
• Previous experience in student development, event planning, and marketing.