The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has retained Helbling to conduct an executive search to secure a Senior Director, Facility Operations.

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Facility Operations will direct the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) facilities network and create a safe and efficient work environment that improves business performance, optimizes staff productivity, and ensures all clinical facilities are CMS/TJC compliant. The Senior Director, Facility Operations is responsible for working with senior leadership in the development and implementation of the vision, strategic direction, process improvement, compliance, safety measures, value-based initiatives, and innovation for the clinical enterprise. The role spans across ambulatory, emergency, and inpatient services and clinical enterprise (approximately 200 FTEs).  

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The individual directs, leads the operations and maintenance of state-funded facilities structures, equipment, and utility systems, as well as coordinates preventive maintenance, repairs, and skilled trades. This individual directs the in-house engineering team, ensuring compliance in project design for OSUWMC-funded projects. The Senior Director will plan, develop, and establish departmental and divisional strategic plans and define and establish short- and long-range objectives. This individual will plan, develop, implement, and oversee programs, technologies, and projects designed to evaluate and improve building operations; improve quality, safety, and resource utilization in all ambulatory sites and inpatient hospital areas; and oversee an approximate budget of $100M in operating expenses per year. This individual works directly with leadership and management of these areas to develop projects and programs and implement system changes that promote excellence in service delivery.
 

Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions

• 50% Strategic & Administrative Direction 
  • Operations & Leadership
  • Quality and Service
  • Strategic Planning
• 30% Performance Improvement & Financial Management
• 20% Planning and Projects

 

Organizational Expectations

Works within the OSUMC's and the Department's policies and procedures. Demonstrates OSUMC mission, vision, and values through positive and effective interactions with staff, patient, and guest relations. Maintains professional conduct and promotes a positive team attitude by adhering to organizational expectations. Promotes teamwork through mutual respect for co-workers, developing positive interpersonal relationships and lending assistance as needed.
 

About the University

The Ohio State University (OSU) is a world-class public, urban, land-grant research university with very high research activity, as classified by the Carnegie Foundation.

As Ohio's flagship university, it is the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state, and one of the nation's top 20 public universities. Nearly 66,000 students are enrolled at OSU, including 51,377 undergraduate, 11,199 graduate, and 3,219 professional students. OSU is comprised of the Columbus campus; its regional campuses at Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark, where a premium is placed on access; and its Wooster campus, home to the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and the Agricultural Technical Institute.

About Wexner Medical Center

Part of one of the most comprehensive health sciences campuses in the country, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) consists of the Ohio State Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library, and the Faculty Group Practice. It is one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the country and the only academic medical center in central Ohio. As one of the Midwest’s leading healthcare providers, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to continuously setting the standard for world-class care.

OSUWMC offers healthcare services in virtually every specialty and subspecialty in medicine. Thousands of patients visit each month for treatments and services they cannot find elsewhere. Providing access to healthcare information is central to the research, education, and patient care mission. OSUWMC’s seven hospitals and its network of community-based offices and care centers manage more than 2.25 million outpatient visits each year.

In 2022, OSUWMC was named to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” list for the 30th consecutive year. U.S. News consistently ranks OSUWMC as the top hospital in central Ohio, and is nationally ranked in cancer; cardiology and heart surgery; ear, nose and throat; neurology and neurosurgery, among other areas. Becker’s Hospital Review selected Ohio State for its 2021 list of “100 Great Hospitals in America” for excellence in quality patient care and clinical research, leadership in innovation, and its rankings and awards.

Location

Columbus, OH

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; master’s degree in health care administration, business, or other related field strongly preferred. 
• Ten to fifteen years of healthcare facilities operations or facilities management experience required, experience within ambulatory and hospital setting required.  
• Experience managing a network of facilities preferred.  
• Experience managing teams in facilities or skilled trades is required.  
• Experience leading and implementing process improvement projects is encouraged. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and facilitation skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete projects.  
• Ability to learn new systems software.  Independent and self-motivated.  

On-going:

• Attends professional continuing education to remain up to date on best practices and certifications (i.e., CFM, CEM, or ASHE are strongly preferred).