Section Administrator, Geriatrics & Palliative Care

University of Chicago

2 months ago

United States$125,000.00 - $150,000.00Full TimeGeriatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Section Administrator, Geriatrics & Palliative Care at University of Chicago in United States. Salary: $125k-$150k. Lifestyle: remote. Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Skills

Financial Performance ManagementRevenue/Expense ManagementGrants/Contracts AdministrationHuman Resources ManagementFacility OperationsFellowship Program ManagementBudget DevelopmentProfessional Fee Billing IntegrityClinical Operations ManagementPayroll ManagementStaff SupervisionFaculty Recruitment SupportGrant Submission FacilitationFundraising Plan DevelopmentPolicy Development and ComplianceStrategic Planning Execution

Key Responsibilities

The Section Administrator will serve as the lead administrative officer, managing the combined administrative, financial, academic, and clinical affairs for the Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, directing complex financial and management functions to support teaching, research, and clinical care. Key duties include accountability for financial performance, managing policy development across finance, HR, and operations, and directing budget preparation and staff supervision.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field, coupled with at least 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications suggest an advanced degree and significant experience in academic medicine administration, particularly involving financial analysis, operational management, and supervisory capacity within a healthcare or academic medical center.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Section Administrator, Geriatrics & Palliative Care at University of Chicago a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Geriatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

This Geriatrics position at University of Chicago is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

University of Chicago lists compensation for this physician position at $125k to $150k annually.

This is approximately 45% below the national median for Geriatrics professionals, which is around $250k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($125k–$150k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Financial Performance Management, Revenue/Expense Management, Grants/Contracts Administration, Human Resources Management, Facility Operations, Fellowship Program Management, Budget Development, Professional Fee Billing Integrity. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Section Administrator will serve as the lead administrative officer, managing the combined administrative, financial, academic, and clinical affairs for the Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, directing complex financial and management functions to support teaching, research, and clinical...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Geriatrics physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.