POSITION SUMMARY:

Formulates plans and programs for and directs the administration of the Health Science Center including academic and business affairs of the University consistent with the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System for the government of The University of Texas System. 

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Develops and implements programs for efficient organization, management, and long range planning to assure high quality academic programs, physical facilities and sound financial planning.
2. Direct the management of the Health Science Center administration and all primary operating units of the institution to ensure the Health Science Center reaches goals and objectives in keeping with making the Health Science Center a leading institution of international stature in research in biomedical sciences.
3. Develops, prepares and recommends long range and immediate plans to formulate improvements in the field of multi-professional health science education, research and public service of the Health Science Center.
4. Initiates dialogue with and interprets the Health Science Center's objectives and programs to health professional groups at local, state, national and international levels, and coordinates efforts with such groups to ensure that the Health Science Center is successful in the achievement of its mission of teaching, research, patient care, and administrative services of the highest order.
5. Establishes and fosters relationships with the major health related service organizations both within and outside of Houston for the purpose of developing inter-institutional cooperative efforts and improved health education, research, and improved health education, research, and patient care activities.
6. Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. 
7. Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Strong record of achievement in clinical or basic biomedical sciences, or both, in addition to previous executive positions in an academic environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

10 years directly related experience. Previous related experience in a higher education or a health related institution preferred.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: 

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.