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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Solid Organ Transplant Care Line, is the senior administrative executive responsible for advancing and integrating the operational, financial, and business performance of Solid Organ Transplant services across University of Utah Health and partner organizations. This role ensures alignment between Care Line strategy and administrative operations, supports high value care delivery, and drives sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial stewardship across the inpatient, outpatient, procedural, perioperative, and rehab care. As a partner on the three-person Care Line Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the CAO, the Executive Nursing Director and the CMO Executive Director (MD) for Solid Organ Transplant, this leader coordinates Solid Organ Transplant services across inpatient, outpatient, perioperative, procedural, and rehab settings, and leads strategic growth, operational strategy, innovation, quality/safety initiatives, academic integration, and financial stewardship while fostering high reliability and collaboration. This position is responsible for respective direct reports supporting the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line operations and related financial orgs. The role reports to the Care Line Clinical Board (with functional reporting to the System Associate Chief Operating Officer) and co-leads the Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to achieve care line goals and outcomes.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Growth
- Co-develop and lead the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line’s multi-year strategy, goals, and operating plan with ELT.
- Translate care line and system strategy into aligned priorities and clear guidance across departments, sites, and partners.
- Drive growth by assessing market trends and patient needs and advancing initiatives that expand access and improve value.
- Set, track, and report key quality, experience, and operational metrics to drive performance and continuous improvement.
Strategic -Operational Integration
- Build two-way communication loops so frontline insights inform care line decisions and priorities.
- Provide strategic direction to the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to translate initiatives into executed work.
- Establish clear governance and communication routines that drive transparency, engagement, and alignment across clinical areas.
- Monitor outcomes and experience, communicate expected impacts, and adjust strategy and execution based on results.
Quality, Safety and Patient Advocacy
- Lead a high-reliability culture of safety, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement across the care line.
- Ensure patient and family perspectives shape strategy, program design, and leadership decisions.
- Co-lead care line quality, safety, and patient experience objectives (including OKRs) with ELT.
- Define, monitor, and improve performance measures aligned with strategy, operational priorities, and professional standards.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a visible, trusted executive partner in ELT, modeling shared leadership and advancing Care Line mission and priorities.
- Align physician, nursing, and administrative leaders around shared goals and resolve differences quickly and constructively.
- Communicate priorities clearly and build the structures needed for consistent execution across inpatient, ambulatory, procedural, and perioperative settings.
- Build strong relationships and interdisciplinary teamwork that support coordinated care and seamless patient journeys.
Leadership and Workforce Development
- Model leadership that inspires innovation, empowerment, and professional excellence.
- Cultivate a culture where leaders and teams are informed, inspired, and connected to the care line’s mission.
- Build credibility and alignment with key stakeholders to ensure the care line’s integral role in strategic advancement.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Seasoned healthcare executive with a strong track record leading complex, multi-site operations through partnership, influence, and disciplined execution.
- Deep operational and financial expertise, including budgeting, capital planning, cost management, access/capacity, and performance optimization.
- Proven strategic and systems thinking—able to build and run multi-year plans and integrate performance across departments, sites, and partners.
- Strong performance management capability, using metrics, dashboards, governance, and continuous improvement/high-reliability methods to improve outcomes and experience.
- Effective relationship-centered leader with executive presence, credibility, and the ability to build trust and alignment across clinical, academic, administrative, and external stakeholders in an academic health system.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or related field strongly preferred.
- Progressive leadership experience (5-7 years) and evidence of continued professional growth in healthcare administration or executive leadership.
Preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. 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 (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.
Requisition Number 82203
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 03A EXEC DIR ADMIN
Category Executives
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Solid Organ Transplant Care Line, is the senior administrative executive responsible for advancing and integrating the operational, financial, and business performance of Solid Organ Transplant services across University of Utah Health and partner organizations. This role ensures alignment between Care Line strategy and administrative operations, supports high value care delivery, and drives sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial stewardship across the inpatient, outpatient, procedural, perioperative, and rehab care. As a partner on the three-person Care Line Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the CAO, the Executive Nursing Director and the CMO Executive Director (MD) for Solid Organ Transplant, this leader coordinates Solid Organ Transplant services across inpatient, outpatient, perioperative, procedural, and rehab settings, and leads strategic growth, operational strategy, innovation, quality/safety initiatives, academic integration, and financial stewardship while fostering high reliability and collaboration. This position is responsible for respective direct reports supporting the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line operations and related financial orgs. The role reports to the Care Line Clinical Board (with functional reporting to the System Associate Chief Operating Officer) and co-leads the Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to achieve care line goals and outcomes.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Growth
- Co-develop and lead the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line’s multi-year strategy, goals, and operating plan with ELT.
- Translate care line and system strategy into aligned priorities and clear guidance across departments, sites, and partners.
- Drive growth by assessing market trends and patient needs and advancing initiatives that expand access and improve value.
- Set, track, and report key quality, experience, and operational metrics to drive performance and continuous improvement.
Strategic -Operational Integration
- Build two-way communication loops so frontline insights inform care line decisions and priorities.
- Provide strategic direction to the Solid Organ Transplant Care Line Executive Operations Committee (CLEOC) to translate initiatives into executed work.
- Establish clear governance and communication routines that drive transparency, engagement, and alignment across clinical areas.
- Monitor outcomes and experience, communicate expected impacts, and adjust strategy and execution based on results.
Quality, Safety and Patient Advocacy
- Lead a high-reliability culture of safety, transparency, learning, and continuous improvement across the care line.
- Ensure patient and family perspectives shape strategy, program design, and leadership decisions.
- Co-lead care line quality, safety, and patient experience objectives (including OKRs) with ELT.
- Define, monitor, and improve performance measures aligned with strategy, operational priorities, and professional standards.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a visible, trusted executive partner in ELT, modeling shared leadership and advancing Care Line mission and priorities.
- Align physician, nursing, and administrative leaders around shared goals and resolve differences quickly and constructively.
- Communicate priorities clearly and build the structures needed for consistent execution across inpatient, ambulatory, procedural, and perioperative settings.
- Build strong relationships and interdisciplinary teamwork that support coordinated care and seamless patient journeys.
Leadership and Workforce Development
- Model leadership that inspires innovation, empowerment, and professional excellence.
- Cultivate a culture where leaders and teams are informed, inspired, and connected to the care line’s mission.
- Build credibility and alignment with key stakeholders to ensure the care line’s integral role in strategic advancement.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Seasoned healthcare executive with a strong track record leading complex, multi-site operations through partnership, influence, and disciplined execution.
- Deep operational and financial expertise, including budgeting, capital planning, cost management, access/capacity, and performance optimization.
- Proven strategic and systems thinking—able to build and run multi-year plans and integrate performance across departments, sites, and partners.
- Strong performance management capability, using metrics, dashboards, governance, and continuous improvement/high-reliability methods to improve outcomes and experience.
- Effective relationship-centered leader with executive presence, credibility, and the ability to build trust and alignment across clinical, academic, administrative, and external stakeholders in an academic health system.
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or related field strongly preferred.
- Progressive leadership experience (5-7 years) and evidence of continued professional growth in healthcare administration or executive leadership.
Preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. 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.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. 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 (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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 Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.
Requisition Number 82203
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 03A EXEC DIR ADMIN
Category Executives
Workplace Set Up On-site
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CAO roles almost always support EB-2 classification, but PERM audits scrutinize whether your graduate degree directly relates to administrative management. Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and any professional certifications before you start applying.
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Does a Chief Administrative Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
CAO positions typically qualify for EB-2 because employers routinely require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in administrative management. EB-3 is also available if the employer's minimum requirements fit the skilled worker category. The classification depends on what the employer certifies as the actual minimum qualifications during PERM, not what you personally hold.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a CAO?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to the annual lottery, which creates uncertainty for executive-level hires. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap lottery at the EB-2 or EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed.
How long does the full PERM and green card process take for a CAO role?
Expect at least 18 to 36 months from PERM filing to an approved adjustment of status or immigrant visa, assuming no audit or request for evidence. DOL PERM processing currently runs several months for non-audited cases, I-140 adjudication adds more time, and if your priority date is backlogged under the Visa Bulletin, the wait extends further depending on your country of birth.
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Migrate Mate lets you search CAO openings filtered by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're targeting organizations that have already committed to green card sponsorship rather than speculating based on company size or reputation. This is especially useful for CAO candidates who need sponsorship confirmed before investing time in a lengthy hiring process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, once your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For CAO candidates, the new role should remain in administrative or operations management to satisfy USCIS's same-or-similar standard.
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