Director, Administration

Job Summary

The Osher Center for Integrative Health supports Occupational Well‑being and Whole Person Health of University of Utah faculty and staff, trainees, and community. OCIH is a complex unit of the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences with several entities (Resiliency Center, PEAK Health and Fitness, Skaggs Patient Wellness Center, embedded clinical programs, and the Wellness Bus) and about 25 full‑time employees.

The Director, Administration provides strategic and operational leadership for the Osher Center for Integrative Health, ensuring smooth execution of administrative functions, financial management, human resources, marketing, and center operations. Serving as a key partner and representative to the Chief Wellness Officer, this role drives departmental initiatives, supports organizational growth, and ensures alignment with institutional goals and compliance standards. The Director fosters collaboration, improves workflows, manages complex projects and budgets, and builds scalable systems to support a growing team.

• Lead administrative operations for the Osher Center for Integrative Health, including budgeting, HR, and daily center management.
• Serve on the OCIH leadership team, coordinating across units to ensure compliance and advance Center goals.
• Develop and manage the annual budget; oversee financial reporting, purchasing, and resource allocation.
• Establish operational objectives and implement processes to meet short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Represent the Chief Wellness Officer when needed and build strong relationships across the university and the Osher Collaborative.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, performance evaluations, and direct supervision of OCIH staff.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to support workforce planning and scalable staffing solutions.
• Develop and interpret policies to ensure regulatory and institutional compliance.
• Support research development, grant coordination, and cross‑institutional collaboration.
• Manage the department’s administrative team and liaise between the department and building management teams.
• Oversee marketing strategy through the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Support advancement efforts and coordinate with development teams.
• Ensure timely completion of reports, including annual submissions to the Bernard Osher Foundation.

• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and adaptability.
• Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and mission‑driven culture.

• Associate Director, Administration Management:
  Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or Master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
• Director, Administration Management:
  Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or Master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

• Sense of humor.
• Sophisticated understanding of organizational culture and principles of culture change.
• Willingness to develop a deep understanding of wellness and resilience content.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a complex organization, including strong strategic thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of excellent operational skills and management.
• Experience managing multi‑department budgets.
• Some experience with philanthropy and/or grant writing.
• Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback and establish respectful and healthy organizational processes, including effective conflict management.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, articulate, and implement goals and priorities.
• Genuine passion for and knowledge of Occupational Well‑being and Whole Person Health, including the ability to speak to national trends, research, and proven impact of work in this field.
• Experience with in the wellness field desirable; candidates with relevant but not direct experience will also be considered.

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