<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00113PO26 Job Family Executive Administration Job Function Executive Administration USC Market Title Chief Operating Officer (hospital) Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/202901 Job Level E1 - Directors and Executives Business Title (Internal Title) Chief Operating Officer Hospital Planning & Integration Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Neurological Critical Care Hospital Department NCCH Neurological Hospital SCHHS State Pay Range Unclassified USC Market Range MRS - $213,445 $277,479 $341,512 Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <p>Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm</p> <p>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.</p> <p>Basis 12 months Job Search Category Health and Human Services</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. 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Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>The Office of Clinical Affairs is excited to announce the opening of the Chief Operating Officer position within the University of South Carolina Neurological and Rehabilitation Hospital.</p> <p>The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as the senior executive responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the University of South Carolina Neurological Hospital. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs, the COO partners closely with and assists the AVP by leading the execution, integration, and day-to-day operations of the hospital from development and activation through ongoing operations.</p> <p>The COO provides executive oversight of hospital operations, complex healthcare integration models, and performance management, ensuring the hospital is operationally ready, clinically effective, financially sustainable, and aligned with the academic, clinical, and strategic priorities of the University. This role is accountable for translating strategic and clinical vision into a high-performing operational reality for a specialty neurological and rehabilitation hospital.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Master's degree in a job-related field and at least ten (10) years of job-related experience, including prior management experience.</p> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field </li><li>Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible healthcare leadership experience, including senior operational roles within hospitals or integrated health systems. </li><li>Prior experience as a Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, or Vice President of Operations. </li><li>Demonstrated experience leading hospital operations, activation, or complex service line integration. </li><li>Demonstrated leadership experience managing or overseeing a neurosciences service line or comparable high-acuity specialty service line. </li><li>Experience in academic medical centers or specialty hospitals. </li><li>Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). </li><li>Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Lean/Six Sigma </li><li>Proven ability to operate effectively in complex academic or multi-stakeholder environments. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Expert knowledge of hospital operations and healthcare delivery systems. </li><li>Demonstrated expertise in the strategic and operational management of neurosciences services, including high-acuity inpatient and outpatient care models. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead complex operational integration efforts. </li><li>Financial and operational acumen with experience managing performance outcomes. </li><li>Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. </li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership, physicians, academic partners, and external stakeholders. </li><li>High standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical leadership. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Strategic Operations & Executive Partnership</p> <p>Serve as the senior operational executive partnering with and assisting the Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs in executing the hospital's strategic, clinical, and academic vision. Translate high-level strategy into executable operating models, governance structures, and performance expectations. Advise executive leadership on operational implications of strategic decisions and ensure alignment across academic, clinical, and administrative stakeholders. Act as the primary operational counterpart to the AVP, enabling focus on institutional leadership, clinical strategy, and external relationships.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 18 Job Duty</p> <p>Hospital Development, Activation & Integration</p> <p>Provide executive leadership for the creation, activation, and integration of the University's neurological and rehabilitation hospital. Lead hospital readiness efforts, including operational planning, staffing models, workflow implementation, technology enablement, and go-live coordination, using structured project management and continuous improvement methodologies as tools to drive execution and accountability. Ensure seamless integration of facilities, clinical operations, support services, and external partners. Oversee the transition from construction and planning into stable, high-performing hospital operations.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 18 Job Duty</p> <p>Daily Hospital Operations</p> <p>Direct and oversee the full scope of day-to-day hospital operations, including clinical, ancillary, and administrative functions. Establish operational governance, decision-making authority, accountability frameworks, and escalation processes. Ensure consistent performance across patient access, flow, throughput, staffing, and service delivery. Identify and mitigate operational risks while driving efficiency, reliability, and responsiveness across all hospital functions.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 18 Job Duty</p> <p>Neurological & Rehabilitation Services Leadership</p> <p>Lead the operational performance and integration of neurological and rehabilitation services within a specialty hospital environment. Partner with physician, academic, and clinical leaders to support service line development, interdisciplinary care models, and program growth. Ensure operational structures support high-acuity neurological care, rehabilitation excellence, research, and education. Align care delivery models with patient outcomes, faculty practice needs, and long-term sustainability.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 18 Job Duty</p> <p>Performance, Quality & Regulatory Oversight</p> <p>Ensure hospital operations meet or exceed standards for quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and accreditation. Establish and monitor enterprise performance metrics related to clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial sustainability. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and embed high-reliability principles into daily operations. Ensure the hospital is prepared for initial licensure, accreditation surveys, and ongoing regulatory oversight.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 18 Job Duty</p> <p>Strategic Oversight - Brain Health Center</p> <p>Provide strategic oversight and executive alignment for the USC Brain Health Center (BHC). Partner with BHC operational leadership to clarify strategic priorities, align initiatives with the broader neurological hospital framework, and ensure coordinated execution across stakeholders. This responsibility focuses on strategic direction and institutional alignment rather than day-to-day operational management.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.</p> <p>Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 02/26/2026 Job Close Date 03/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by March 5, 2026</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202910 EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a master's degree in a job-related field and at least ten years of job-related experience, including prior management experience? </li></ul> </li><li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>