Pennsylvania State University
Associate Director of UHS Operations
🇺🇸 University Park, PA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $86K - $130K
💻 Operations
🗓️ December 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Associate Director of UHS Operations. This role leads and oversees the operational functions of University Health Services, develops business plans to enhance service delivery, manages multiple departments including Emergency Medical Services and Pharmacy, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives financial sustainability and patient satisfaction.
Highlights
- Provide leadership for administrative, business, and ancillary operations within University Health Services (UHS).
- Develop and execute strategic plans and policies in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Manage and mentor department managers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support clinical service operations in partnership with clinical directors and revenue management.
- Lead budget development, financial forecasting, and performance tracking with centralized finance.
- Optimize workflows to improve patient care, staff efficiency, and customer experience; track and analyze metrics.
- Oversee compliance with federal, state, university, and accreditation regulations, including safety programs and emergency response planning.
- Serve as liaison with University IT to support and lead IT projects for UHS.
- Manage facilities, equipment, vendor contracts, and procurement negotiations.
- Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate UHS staff, ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreements and promoting professional development.
- Address and resolve concerns from customers, patients, and parents related to UHS departments.
- Collaborate with communications teams to support outreach strategies and marketing needs.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools for operational, financial, and clinical performance using data analytics.
- Bachelor's degree required with 10+ years of relevant experience including 5+ years of supervisory experience or equivalent.
- No certifications required.
- Salary range: $86,300.00 - $129,500.00 with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.
Associate Director of UHS Operations Full Description
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- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Associate Director of UHS Operations provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for the operational functions of University Health Services (UHS); is responsible for developing and implementing business plans that enhance service delivery, improve the patient and customer experience, and ensure financial sustainability; oversees a multidisciplinary team and supports clinical and ancillary services through operational optimization, budget planning, IT coordination, contract management, and compliance with regulatory standards; provides direct oversight of several UHS departments, such as Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy, Student Health Insurance, Laboratory Services, Radiology, and Physical Therapy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide operational leadership across UHS administrative, business, and ancillary functions, ensuring alignment with University, federal, and accreditation standards
- Collaborate with UHS senior leadership to develop and execute long-range strategic plans, policies, and procedures
- Manage and mentor department managers and their respective teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Support operational needs and logistics for Clinical Services in collaboration with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and Revenue Cycle Manager
- Support UHS budget development, forecasting, and financial performance tracking in partnership with the University's centralized finance team
- Analyze cost containment opportunities and identify potential revenue sources
- Present financial plans and performance data to UHS and Student Affairs leadership
- Evaluate and optimize operational workflows to improve patient care delivery, staff efficiency, and customer satisfaction; track and analyze performance metrics
- Manage UHS safety programs and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University, and accreditation regulations; maintain and update the UHS Emergency Response Plan
- Serve as the primary liaison between UHS and University IT to lead projects and support UHS IT needs
- Partner with facilities staff and departments to maintain and improve UHS physical spaces and equipment
- Manage UHS contracts in partnership with University Procurement; negotiate and oversee agreements with third-party vendors
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate UHS administrative and ancillary staff; ensure operational adherence to collective bargaining agreement provisions; provide mentorship and professional development opportunities while managing performance and workflow priorities
- Address and resolve customer, patient, and parent concerns related to departments under oversight
- Anticipate communications and marketing needs and collaborate with communications teams to support outreach strategies
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to monitor and present operational, financial, and clinical performance; use data analytics to drive decisions and recommendations for continuous improvement
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree10+ years of relevant experience, includes 5+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $86,300.00 - $129,500.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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