Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Chief Operating Officer, School of Dentistry Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2025-34521 Position Category Dental Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Unclassified Administrative Department School of Dentistry, Deans Office Salary Range $144,557 - $231,145, Commensurate with qualifications and experience FTE 1.00 Schedule Monday - Friday Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm HR Mission Academics Drug Testable No Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. Read more about the School of Dentistry: OHSU School of Dentistry

 

 

Function/Duties of Position

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a School of Dentistry executive and key member of the School
leadership team, responsible for implementing strategic initiatives for all mission areas, with an
emphasis in clinical education. The COO partners with the Dean and other leaders to implement a
culture of accountability and responsibility, data-driven decisions, planning, measuring, and learning,
while fostering inclusion, equity, support, and caring.

The COO supports the clinical, academic, and research mission areas by facilitating strategic
planning as well as tracking and reporting on key performance metrics, with the goal of improving
enterprise performance and outcomes.

The COO partners with members of the School leadership team to implement short- and long-term
plans to ensure the operations of the School are integrated and high performing, and aligned with the
mission, goals and objectives of the organization and those it serves.

Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or similar advanced degreeMinimum 7 years of senior or executive level leadershipMinimum 5 years’ operations experience in a healthcare and/or academic settingMulti-disciplinary financial and administrative experience within a complex organizationExperience in strategic planning, goal setting, and metrics tracking in a healthcare and/or academic settingExperience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teamsStrong information technology skills and experience with a broad array of data
management strategiesExperience with productivity management systemsExperience with facility and space managementExperience providing guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and
institutional policy and rules. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of senior or executive level leadershipExperience with OHSU systems and organizational relationships, including internal and external
partnersExperience in the dental industry or dental education Additional Details

Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to develop and execute strategicand operational plans to support the School’s mission and goalsAstute implementation skills, including tight follow-through and management of a complex multifaceted agendaStrong analytical acumen with proven ability to use data as an explicit part of leadership decision making and practices.
Strong negotiation skills and the facility to drive solutionsStrong communicator with the ability to convey complex issues in relatively simple, understandable, transparent termsCollaborative decision maker, whose strong listening and communication skills form the foundation for productive, team-based working relationshipsExcellent written, oral and electronic communications skillsStrong leadership and mentoring skillsCapacity to attract, develop, and retain high-performing team membersCreative, strategic thinkerSelf-directed, self-starter All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.