Vice President and Chief Clinical Operations Officer

Florida State University (FSU) seeks a visionary leader to serve as its inaugural Vice President and Chief Clinical Operations Officer to help build and execute the clinical operations of FSU Health. Reporting to the President, the VP & CCOO will play a critical role in building FSU’s burgeoning FSU Health organization. Ultimately, FSU Health is envisioned to be a unique academic health system designed to leverage FSU’s academic and research strengths to address the health and healthcare needs of the communities that call the northern Florida and southern Georgia corridors home.

Florida State University

Garnering over $460 million in annual research funding, an all-time high in FY 2024, FSU stands as one of the nation's premier public research universities and one of the largest and oldest of the 12 institutions of higher learning in the State University System of Florida, offering a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage. Ranked #23 among all public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, FSU is home to more than 44,000 students and approximately 16,000 employees supported by an operating budget of $3 billion in FY 2024-25.

FSU provides a welcoming campus environment on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida with a prime location in the heart of the state capital and its 18 colleges and its Graduate School offer more than 272 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional, and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law. With an impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, FSU is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Underlying the educational experience at FSU is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in the University’s seal : Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill, and Character. Additional information about FSU, its history and programs can be found at  http : / / www.fsu.edu .

Position Summary

To begin FSU Health’s ascent toward its visionary goals, the inaugural VP & CCOO will work closely with the University’s senior administration to establish policies and partnerships and launch effective programs that focus on building, growing, and further integrating FSU’s clinical operations with FSU’s academic and research enterprises. As FSU and FSU Health prepare for this significant undertaking, the inaugural VP & CCOO must embrace innovation, possess a forward-thinking mindset, and approach the role with a long-term strategic vision when considering how FSU’s assets today can bolster FSU Health’s infrastructure tomorrow.

FSU Health’s ambitious vision for the future of health care in North Florida and beyond encompasses three critical elements that combine research, health education, and patient care. Moreover, FSU Health will work with patients across a broad spectrum of specialties, transforming how its community accesses world-class health care and measurably improving access and health outcomes in the region. The VP & CCOO will serve under the general supervision of the FSU President and work in close collaboration with the University Provost, Vice President for Research, Dean of the College of Medicine and other affiliated Colleges (Nursing, Engineering, Arts & Sciences, Education and Health and Human Sciences, Social Science and Public Policy, Social Work, and Business) and other senior university leaders to establish policies and partnerships and launch effective programs to :

• Advance FSU Health’s clinical operations through the establishment and implementation of a multi-year plan that defines clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations of FSU’s faculty practice plan, clinical facilities, and improves integration with partner organizations.
• Cultivate a culture, reputation, and brand of FSU Health around quality care, safety, and innovation.
• Leverage the strengths and resources of FSU and our partner organizations to support all three prongs of the AHC mission (Health Education, Health Research, and Clinical Care).
• Assess regional needs for healthcare that promote FSU Health now and into the future.
• Ensure compliance of clinical management, shared services, and other partnering agreements.

For a full position profile and list of desired qualities and experiences, please visit  https : / / www.spaexec.com / pd / FSUVPCCOO.pdf

Application and Nomination Process

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submission of materials via email is strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should include the name and contact information of the nominee.

In accordance with the State of Florida’s open records laws, all nominations, applications, and letters of interest will be made public. Application materials should be submitted to :

Alberto Pimentel, Managing Partner

Sal Venegas Jr., Partner

SP&A Executive Search

6512 Painter Avenue

Whittier, CA 90601

Email :   apsearch@spaexec.com

Refer to code “ FSU-VPCCOO ” in the subject line

Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity / Access / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at :   https : / / hr.fsu.edu / sites / g / files / upcbnu2186 / files / PDF / Publications / diversity / EEO_Statement.pdf

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