**Job Description** The Vice Chair for Administration (VCA) serves as the senior administrative leader for the Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine and is an integral member in the collaboration, integration and success of the One Mount Sinai enterprise vision. The position functions within a matrixed organizational structure and dual reports to the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs and the System Chair of Medicine, reflecting shared accountability to departmental leadership and enterprise administration. The VCA directs the comprehensive administrative, financial, operational, academic, and research affairs of the Department of Medicine across the Mount Sinai Health System. As a key member of the Department’s leadership team, the VCA partners with departmental and system leaders to develop, enhance, and support the clinical, academic, and research missions of the Department of Medicine in alignment with Mount Sinai Health System strategy, policies, and performance expectations. The role balances advocacy for departmental priorities with stewardship of system-wide objectives, ensuring consistency, accountability, and sustainable performance across all divisions and sites. **Department Overview** The Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine’s mission is to deliver exceptional patient care, advance cutting-edge research, and educate the next generation of physicians. Faculty and staff across 13 divisions are committed to scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and improving patient outcomes across the communities served by Mount Sinai. **Qualifications** Education Requirements: + Masters degree or greater, preferably in Healthcare Administration or a Health Science Experience Requirements: + 7+ years (greater preferred) of progressive health care administrative/leadership experience + 10+ years of senior leadership experience including direct managerial responsibility strongly preferred + Prior leadership experience in academic medicine or a complex healthcare environment strongly preferred + Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a matrixed organizational structure strongly preferred **Responsibilities** Enterprise and Strategic Leadership: + Serve as a strategic partner with the Chair, departmental leadership, the Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, and Mount Sinai Health System leadership to advance the clinical, academic, research, and operational priorities of the Department of Medicine within the context of the One Mount Sinai strategy. + Operate with dual accountability to departmental and enterprise leadership, serving as both an advocate for the Department of Medicine and a steward of system-wide priorities. + Ensure departmental strategies, resource allocation, and operational decisions are aligned with enterprise goals, policies, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations. + Identify growth opportunities and lead initiatives that enhance clinical, academic, research, and financial performance across the Department. Financial Management, Controls, and Performance Accountability: + Partner with centralized finance to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the Department of Medicine, consistent with Mount Sinai Health System policies and governance. + Partner with central finance resources and enterprise shared services to develop, monitor, and manage of departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial performance with more than 1,700 faculty, over 2,000 employees, and an annual operating budget of approximately $400 million. + Monitor, analyze, and report on established key performance indicators (KPIs) related to financial performance, operational efficiency, and physician productivity at the departmental and divisional levels, and escalate or address variances as appropriate. + Support adherence to institutional financial policies, internal controls, compliance standards, and audit requirements through coordination with enterprise stakeholders. + Coordinate with centralized and Health System Office (HSO) teams, including the Office of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Revenue Cycle, Office of FPA Finance and Budgeting, Ambulatory Operations, and other enterprise shared services + Contribute to the execution of financial plans that align departmental priorities with One Mount Sinai strategic objectives. Clinical Operations and Faculty Practice Management: + In collaboration with Ambulatory Operations, is responsible for implementation of standard workflows and practices across all Department of Medicine locations, including physician productivity, capacity management, patient experience, and operational performance. + Partner with clinical and business development leadership to identify opportunities for expansion of medical specialties and development of new and existing practices across the Mount Sinai Health System. + Lead operational planning, performance monitoring, and implementation of new clinical programs and services. Enterprise Implementation and Operational Execution: + Serve as the liaison and departmental point of contact for enterprise-wide administrative initiatives and operational directives, including regulatory and compliance-driven requirements, emergency preparedness activities, vaccination programs, and compensation or bonus programs. + Translate enterprise policies and operational requirements into department-specific implementation plans, ensuring timely coordination, communication, and execution across all divisions and sites. + Identify and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks affecting the Department and/or the Mount Sinai Health System. Faculty Affairs, Academic, and Research Administration + Oversee faculty affairs, including recruitment, compensation planning, promotion and tenure processes, disciplinary matters, and human resources administration. + Support faculty recruitment and program start-up through collaborative business planning, cost-benefit analysis, budget development, space planning, and organizational design. + Provide oversight of the Department’s research enterprise, including grants management, clinical research compliance, core facilities, and research space planning and utilization. Governance, External Relationships, and Risk Management: + Represent the Department on institutional and system committees and serve as a liaison between the Department and School, Hospital, and System leadership. + Provide guidance to department leadership and faculty regarding external business ventures, professional service agreements, and affiliations, working closely with legal counsel and compliance offices to protect Mount Sinai Health System interests. + Oversee management of relationships with external for-profit and not-for-profit entities and ensure potential conflicts of interest are identified and appropriately managed. People Leadership and Change Management: + Lead, develop, and mentor administrative leaders and staff; foster a culture of accountability, professional development, and operational excellence. + Effectively manage and lead change, including implementation of new initiatives, operating models, and organizational structures in response to evolving departmental and enterprise needs. + **Measures of Success** Performance in this role is evaluated based on effective monitoring, reporting, and management of established performance indicators, including but not limited to: + Financial performance relative to budget and forecasts + Physician productivity and faculty practice performance + Operational efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation + Successful implementation of enterprise initiatives + Growth and sustainability of clinical, academic, and research programs + Leadership effectiveness, staff engagement, and change execution **About Us** **Strength through Unity and Inclusion** The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. **About the Mount Sinai Health System:** Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. **Equal Opportunity Employer** The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. **Compensation Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $169095 - $253643 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.