Under the administrative direction of the Hospital Chief of Operations and the co-directors of the transplant institute, the Transplant Associate Administrator is responsible directing, planning, and coordinating strategic initiatives and developing services related of the multi-organ Transplant Institute. The Associate Administrator has overarching authority for administrative operations of the Transplant Institute. This position collaborates effectively with physician leaders within the hospital and within Keck School of Medicine to develop strategic relationships which ensure strong alignment of purpose and mission. While working in partnership with leaders in the organization to develop a collective team spirit, the position also serves as a change agent to both identify opportunities to improve internal operations and processes while promoting ongoing excellence.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Health Administration or related field required; master’s degree preferred.

• Ten or more years of relevant experience in healthcare administration (preferably in an academic medical center) with multiple specialties and complexity driven populations with no less than two-year’s experience in solid organ transplant leadership is required.

• Proven effective leadership and communication skills with diverse groups, including physicians, managers, and employees is required.

• An established track record of success in administrative responsibilities to include medical staff relationships, financial planning, revenue cycle, contract negotiation, and human resource development and management required.

 

Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country.  Keck Medical Center of USC is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in seven specialties, as well as a top 10 hospital in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Hospitals rankings. 

 

Confidential Inquiries:

Barry Marshall – TMG Senior Consultant & Executive Recruiter

(913) 927-5680 / search@transplantmanagement.com