Best Consideration Date has been extended to 9/11/2026 The Department of Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing oral health through excellence in education, clinical care, research, and community service. Serving communities across New Mexico, the department supports a diverse portfolio of academic and clinical programs and plays a vital role in improving access to oral healthcare throughout the state. As a member of the department's leadership team, the Department Administrator partners with faculty and staff to support strategic initiatives, enhance operational effectiveness, and advance the department's mission in patient care, education, and research. The Department Administrator serves as the senior administrative leader for the Department of Dental Medicine and oversees programs, strategies, and initiatives that support the department's educational, clinical, research, and service missions. The position provides leadership for clinical practice management, business operations, finance, budgeting, grant administration, human resources, faculty affairs, and departmental administration. The Department Administrator serves as a strategic partner to the Department Chair and departmental leadership and participates in operational and strategic decision-making to advance departmental goals and priorities. Key components to this position are: Strategic Leadership - Partner with the Chair and Division Chiefs in the development of priorities, goals, and change initiatives; successfully implement short and long-term strategic plans for the Department; represent the department with skill and professionalism in discussions and negotiations with partners and key stakeholders, including the medical group, hospital, and SOM/HSC; develop rational, data-based and realistic financial models of proposed initiatives to ensure sustainable investment of resources. Operational Leadership - Oversees clinical, business and academic operations including implementation efforts; works collaboratively with faculty and administrative leadership to achieve operational results including adherence to policies and procedures, productivity and quality goals; provide oversight and monitor key performance indicators, scorecards, and financial reports at a departmental and individual level to ensure that the Department remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals; work with managerial staff to insure adequate feedback and data is available to the Chair and divisional leadership before any potential corrective actions is undertaken; develop and oversee the internal/external communications for the department utilizing intranet, internet web services, social media, newsletters and other forms of communications; monitor staff recruitment, physician recruitment, retention efforts, compensation and equity and performance management. Cultural Leadership - Implements policies, practices and standards that model and reinforce the UNM/SOM missions, vision and values; ability to remain optimistic and to lead with the spirit of continuous pursuit of excellence in a climate of continual change; monitor faculty and staff engagement and make recommendations to improve work culture as necessary.