Assistant Director, Pediatrics (Division Administrator)

The University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is seeking an Assistant Director (Division Administrator) to be part of our leadership team and lead the administrative, operational and business functions of multiple divisions within the department including General Pediatrics, Critical Care, Genetics, and Hospital Medicine. The position will also lead and manage strategic projects and initiatives from development to implementation. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have proven leadership experience or looking to continue to develop their leadership skills. This position will work collaboratively with other members of the department leadership team and build strong partnerships with the divisions supported.

The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine.  The Department’s mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers.  

Many of our faculty are leaders in their fields and are members of prestigious national and international organizations, including the Society for Pediatric Research, the American Pediatric Society, the American Board of Pediatrics, and the Institute of Medicine, among others. Our department currently includes just over 200 faculty, 50 residents, 2 chief residents, and 33 specialty trainees. Our University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is driving the growth and expansion of our programs and will ensure our commitment to excellence. We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about what makes us special.

For additional questions, please contact Anita-Vanderveer@uiowa.edu.