Chief Administrative Officer-Neurosciences

Johns Hopkins - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Senior

Baltimore, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Neurosciences, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital is responsible for the strategic development, operations, and continuous performance improvement of the clinical, academic, and research departments. This role involves overseeing operations at affiliated hospitals, harmonizing procedures across the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS), and serving as the administrative leader for the departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery. The CAO will assist in developing and implementing strategic operational plans, manage human resources and recruitment, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing financial performance and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic programmatic planning for the departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.
• Manage financial operations, including budget development and execution.
• Lead practice management initiatives to enhance clinical operations.
• Administer the Neurosciences, Neurology, and Neurosurgery departments effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health Systems regulatory requirements.
• Assist department directors and executive leadership with analysis, consultation, and planning.
• Manage space allocation and human resources for the department's institutes.
• Optimize organizational capacity and financial performance across JHHS sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Master's degree in MBA, MHA, MPH, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience as an administrator in an academic medical or surgical department.
• Experience in neurosciences is preferred.
• Experience working within an academic medical center or large integrated delivery system with a focus on operations and performance improvement.
• Exceptional leadership and mediation abilities.
• Strong commitment to customer service and excellence in healthcare.
• Demonstrated success in relationship building and collaboration.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in strategic planning and growth strategies within healthcare.
• Knowledge of national healthcare and research trends, policies, and issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities