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Vice President for Clinical Affairs & Executive Director, University Eye Center
State University of New York College of Optometry
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Posted: 20-Aug-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
FACHE Credential:
FACHE Credential Preferred
Organization Size:
$5 million to $24 million
Organization Type:
Educational Institution / Research Institute
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience
Work Experience:
General Management / Executive / Administration
Policy / Advocacy / Government Affairs
Educational Administration / Residency Training
Information Systems / Medical Records
Legal / Risk Management / Compliance
Clinical Support Services (PT, OT, X-Ray, lab, etc.)
Financial Management
Quality Assurance / Utilization
Managed Care / HMO / PPO
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 3072017
The State University of New York College of Optometry seeks an accomplished professional to serve as the Vice President for Clinical Affairs (VPCA) and the Executive Director (ED) of the University Eye Center (UEC). The University Eye Center (UEC), which is an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center, is the College’s owned and operated clinical site to train optometrists, collaborate on translational and clinical eye and vision research, and provide leading-edge patient care. The UEC serves a diverse patient population of approximately 60,000 patient visits each year.
The VPCA/ED provides strategic leadership for the UEC through fiscally responsible strategic planning, the effective organization and management of staff and resources, and the ongoing development of patient care with clinical training programs for optometry students. The VPCA/ED is responsible for ensuring that the UEC policies, procedures, programs, and operations encourage innovation and ensure excellence in the delivery of care while enhancing the quality of the professional degree and clinical research programs of the College.
The VPCA/ED is responsible for the overall administration of the UEC including budget development and finances, staffing and management, third-party insurance and billing, and compliance with regulatory agencies. The VPCA/ED supervises several direct reports – Chief Medical Officer, Director of Clinical Operations, Director of Patient Financial Services, and the Director of Health Care Development – as well as administrative office staff.
The VPCA/ED is a senior management position reporting directly to the President and serves as a member of the President’s Council.
The full job description can be viewed here: Vice President for Clinical Affairs, Executive Director, University Eye Center.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, health administration, or a clinical degree with equivalent experience/training in health care or clinical management
- Five or more years of management or leadership experience in health care
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire, delegate, and motivate teams in a diverse environment.
- Demonstrated abilities in building strategic and tactical business plans and forging relationships with community partners.
- Ability to work collaboratively with college leadership, SUNY administration, external agencies, other health care institutions, faculty, and staff.
- A sophisticated understanding of contemporary trends in health care and clinical management, and an understanding of the unique challenges in an academic health center setting.
- Ability to build and retain high-performing talent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in business administration or health administration/leadership
- Board-certified in healthcare management (FACHE)
- Experience in an Academic Medical Center or large healthcare system
- Experience working with collective bargaining agreements
Candidates should submit materials no later than October 1, 2025. The search will remain open until filled. Materials should include a detailed letter of interest addressing how the applicant meets the qualifications described in the profile, resume, and a list of at least three references with full contact information. References will only be contacted in the final phase of the interviews with the permission of the applicant.
The State University of New York College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.
About State University of New York College of Optometry
In the heart of New York City, the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry stands as a global leader in optometric education, vision science research, and patient care. Founded over 50 years ago by a visionary group of optometrists and philanthropists, the College was built on a powerful mission focused on elevating the profession of optometry through educating future optometrists and vision scientists, advancing knowledge with cutting-edge research, and providing high-quality vision care to the community in an academic healthcare setting.
Since welcoming its first class in 1971, SUNY Optometry has grown into one of the world’s premier institutions dedicated to eye and vision health. Home to the University Eye Center—one of the largest outpatient vision care facilities in the United States— and three research centers, the College delivers vital services to the community while serving as a real-world training ground for future optometric leaders.
SUNY Optometry is not just an academic institution, it’s a dynamic hub where education, research, and service come together to improve lives. From pioneering breakthroughs in vision science to shaping compassionat...e, highly skilled professionals, the College continues to set the standard for what’s next in optometric care. In 2026, SUNY Optometry will expand its impact with the opening of a new campus in Syracuse, further extending its reach and reaffirming its commitment to advancing vision health across New York State and beyond.
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