Strategy Consultant
University of Iowa

Job Info

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Within the office of the Chief Growth Officer, the strategy consultant will coordinate and drive key strategic initiatives requiring a high degree of discretion, leadership, research & analysis, and implementation support. This position will apply experience and rigorous analysis to clinical program strategy & business development opportunities, coordinate solution development with leaders from across the organization, and provide effective project management for strategic initiatives. Representative projects will include market and competitive analysis, financial pro forma statement development, clinical program strategic dashboard creation / metric tracking, and growth/integration initiative execution.

Responsibilities:

• Drive excellence in all areas of operations by focusing on People, Quality, Service, Financials, and Growth. Define and track key performance measures, monitor progress, and consistently deliver results.
• Provide data analysis regarding clinical operations, productivity metrics, financial metrics, and strategic benchmarks to ensure operational, financial and strategic initiatives are being achieved.
• Interact and collaborate with the senior levels of an organization and to work collaboratively across functions, levels and departments toward shared objectives.
• Work cooperatively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professional, technical and administrative staff and to integrate resources.
• Research diverse arrays of health related topics and distill the key messages in preparation for presentations.
• Understand organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.
• Recommend or may develop strategic plan for the program. Implement strategic plan. Develop strategy for budget priorities.
• Determine communication strategy to promote specific programs or initiatives. Present to professional groups. Develop educational programs related to specific projects or initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize project work.

Required:

• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 1-3 years of work experience in Health Care Management or Administration
• Comprehensive knowledge of complex health care systems including state and federal policy and statutory framework required
• Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity required
• Excellent interpersonal as well as written / verbal communication skills required
• Experience structuring and delivering strategic and financial analysis required
• Proficiency in common software applications required (i.e., MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word)

Desired:

• Be able to adapt quickly to changing demands and feel comfortable performing amidst complex and ambiguous tasks
• Knowledge of academic medical center organization structure and operations
• Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care policies and procedures
• Proven success in problem-solving, instilling accountability, and driving results in teams
• Understanding of key strategic and operational metrics as well as common benchmarks
• General understanding of the Electronic Health Record and familiarity with EPIC
• Experience and/or certifications for common analytical platforms (e.g., Tableau)
• Reliable and dependable individual with strong consensus-building skills and a track record of successfully partnering with diverse constituencies

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload their resume. Please mark your attachment as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Program Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Sharon Walther
• Contact Email: sharon-walther@uiowa.edu

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