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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: Business Operations Analysis Management
WORKING TITLE: Assoc Dir Business Operations & Clinical Data Mgmt
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK: M00
TRACK LEVEL: M5 - Associate Director
FLSA CODE: Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE?: No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME?: Full Time
SHIFT: Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY: weekdays
VP AREA: U of U Health - Academics
DEPARTMENT: 00256 - Surgery Administration
LOCATION: Campus
CITY: Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Internal to the University
PAY RATE RANGE: 75,398 - 157,628
CLOSE DATE: 04/30/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME):
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Utah’s Department of Surgery is seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director of Business Operations & Clinical Data Management to lead operational excellence and data-driven decision-making across the department. This role blends business operations leadership with oversight of clinical data management strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, regulatory standards, and high-quality patient care outcomes.
This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Operations and serves as a key partner in advancing departmental strategy, performance, and innovation.
This senior leadership role is responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives, and advancing both operational performance and data integrity within a complex academic healthcare environment.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Department of Surgery Operations Team supports a diverse and high-performing clinical and academic enterprise. The team partners closely with clinical leadership, faculty, APCs, research teams, and administrative units to drive operational efficiency, data integrity, and strategic growth.
With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, the team leads initiatives that enhance clinical operations, optimize workflows, and strengthen data-driven decision-making. This role will play a critical part in shaping how data and operations intersect to support patient care, research excellence, and institutional priorities.
Responsibilities
Business Operations Leadership
- Partner with leadership to oversee analysis of business operations to support strategic initiatives
- Drive efficiency by identifying redundancies, removing barriers, and optimizing workflows
- Partner with leadership to enhance decision-making speed and organizational agility
- Analyze and improve business processes, including workflows, procedures, roles, and reporting structures
- Develop tools such as process maps, organizational charts, and strategy maps to support operational improvements
- Evaluate cross-departmental processes to improve integration and performance
- Communicate complex operational insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure alignment with University mission, strategic priorities, and performance metrics
Clinical Data Management & Strategy
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical data management activities, systems, and processes
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, handling, review, and transfer
- Provide strategic guidance on clinical data collection, cleaning, validation, and auditing processes
- Ensure the highest levels of data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align data management practices with operational and strategic goals
- Lead workflow assessments to capture business and clinical requirements and translate them into system solutions
- Partner with IT and end-users to support application integration and alignment with clinical and operational needs
- Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical systems, influencing best practices and standards across the department
Leadership & People Management
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
- Serve as a key leader driving change and innovation across the department
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Associate Director, Business Operations Analysis Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in academic medicine, healthcare operations, or clinical informatics
- Deep knowledge of EMR systems and clinical application ecosystems
- Expertise in process improvement, data governance, and organizational design
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
- Experience with database systems, data workflows, and vendor management
WHY JOIN US?
At the University of Utah, you’ll join a mission-driven institution at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. The Department of Surgery offers a collaborative, innovative environment where operational excellence and high-quality data directly support patient care and clinical advancement.
TYPE: Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
JOB TITLE: Business Operations Analysis Management
WORKING TITLE: Assoc Dir Business Operations & Clinical Data Mgmt
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK: M00
TRACK LEVEL: M5 - Associate Director
FLSA CODE: Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE?: No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME?: Full Time
SHIFT: Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY: weekdays
VP AREA: U of U Health - Academics
DEPARTMENT: 00256 - Surgery Administration
LOCATION: Campus
CITY: Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Internal to the University
PAY RATE RANGE: 75,398 - 157,628
CLOSE DATE: 04/30/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME):
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Utah’s Department of Surgery is seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director of Business Operations & Clinical Data Management to lead operational excellence and data-driven decision-making across the department. This role blends business operations leadership with oversight of clinical data management strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, regulatory standards, and high-quality patient care outcomes.
This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Operations and serves as a key partner in advancing departmental strategy, performance, and innovation.
This senior leadership role is responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives, and advancing both operational performance and data integrity within a complex academic healthcare environment.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Department of Surgery Operations Team supports a diverse and high-performing clinical and academic enterprise. The team partners closely with clinical leadership, faculty, APCs, research teams, and administrative units to drive operational efficiency, data integrity, and strategic growth.
With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, the team leads initiatives that enhance clinical operations, optimize workflows, and strengthen data-driven decision-making. This role will play a critical part in shaping how data and operations intersect to support patient care, research excellence, and institutional priorities.
Responsibilities
Business Operations Leadership
- Partner with leadership to oversee analysis of business operations to support strategic initiatives
- Drive efficiency by identifying redundancies, removing barriers, and optimizing workflows
- Partner with leadership to enhance decision-making speed and organizational agility
- Analyze and improve business processes, including workflows, procedures, roles, and reporting structures
- Develop tools such as process maps, organizational charts, and strategy maps to support operational improvements
- Evaluate cross-departmental processes to improve integration and performance
- Communicate complex operational insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Ensure alignment with University mission, strategic priorities, and performance metrics
Clinical Data Management & Strategy
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical data management activities, systems, and processes
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, handling, review, and transfer
- Provide strategic guidance on clinical data collection, cleaning, validation, and auditing processes
- Ensure the highest levels of data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align data management practices with operational and strategic goals
- Lead workflow assessments to capture business and clinical requirements and translate them into system solutions
- Partner with IT and end-users to support application integration and alignment with clinical and operational needs
- Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical systems, influencing best practices and standards across the department
Leadership & People Management
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
- Serve as a key leader driving change and innovation across the department
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Associate Director, Business Operations Analysis Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in academic medicine, healthcare operations, or clinical informatics
- Deep knowledge of EMR systems and clinical application ecosystems
- Expertise in process improvement, data governance, and organizational design
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
- Experience with database systems, data workflows, and vendor management
WHY JOIN US?
At the University of Utah, you’ll join a mission-driven institution at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. The Department of Surgery offers a collaborative, innovative environment where operational excellence and high-quality data directly support patient care and clinical advancement.
TYPE: Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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University Business Operations roles often require experience with fund accounting, grant administration, or compliance frameworks specific to higher education. Highlighting exposure to these areas, even from adjacent industries, positions your application ahead of general business candidates.
Target Departments With Active Hiring Cycles
University of Utah posts Business Operations roles across colleges, research units, and central administration. Searching by department rather than job title alone surfaces openings in research finance and sponsored projects, which tend to have stronger institutional sponsorship precedent.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Operations openings at University of Utah by visa type before applying. This saves time by surfacing roles where sponsorship is already confirmed, so you're not guessing at the employer's willingness mid-process.
Raise Sponsorship Early in Recruiter Conversations
University HR teams handle sponsorship through a central international hiring office, not individual hiring managers. Confirm visa support during your first recruiter call, not after an offer, so both sides understand the process before investing further time.
Understand How H-1B Cap Exemptions Apply to Universities
As a nonprofit university, University of Utah qualifies as a cap-exempt H-1B employer. That means USCIS can process your petition year-round without waiting for the annual lottery, which removes the single biggest timing risk in most H-1B processes.
Prepare for PERM Timelines If Pursuing Permanent Residency
If your goal is a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, the PERM labor certification process adds significant lead time. DOL adjudication currently runs well over a year, so raising this conversation with HR early gives the university time to plan accordingly.
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Find Business Operations at University of Utah JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does University of Utah sponsor H-1B visas for Business Operations?
Yes. University of Utah sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Business Operations roles, and as a nonprofit institution it qualifies as a cap-exempt H-1B employer. That means petitions can be filed with USCIS at any time of year, without entering the annual lottery. Sponsorship is handled through the university's international faculty and staff services office, so timelines are more predictable than with private-sector employers subject to the cap.
How do I apply for Business Operations jobs at University of Utah?
Applications go through the University of Utah's official careers portal, where Business Operations roles are listed by department and classification. You can also use Migrate Mate to find and filter current openings by visa type before applying, which helps you identify roles where sponsorship is already expected. Tailor your application to the specific department's function, whether that's research administration, procurement, or central finance.
Which visa types does University of Utah commonly use for Business Operations roles?
The most common pathways for Business Operations hires at University of Utah are H-1B, E-3 (for Australian citizens), and TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals). The university also supports J-1 exchange visitor status for certain roles, F-1 OPT and CPT for students already enrolled, and immigrant visa categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for candidates pursuing permanent residence.
What qualifications does University of Utah expect for Business Operations positions?
Most Business Operations roles at the University of Utah require a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, with preferences for experience in higher education or nonprofit financial environments. Roles in sponsored research administration often require familiarity with federal grant compliance and fund accounting. Mid-to-senior positions may list a master's degree or several years of directly relevant experience as requirements.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a University of Utah Business Operations hire?
For H-1B petitions, cap-exempt status means USCIS can receive the filing immediately after an offer is made, with standard processing running several months and premium processing available in about 15 business days. E-3 and TN visas move faster, often within weeks of receiving a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL. PERM-based Green Card cases take considerably longer given current DOL processing backlogs.
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