Position Open - Ardent Search Company

Los Angeles, California
www. http://www.doheny.org
Director, Facilities Management
Opportunity Profile
Assisted by
Tim Bernstein
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
The lives and potential of many millions of
people worldwide are diminished by partial
or total loss of sight. Doheny Eye Institute is
working to reduce the burden.
For over 60 years, Doheny has been at the
forefront in eradicating eye disease. We are
dedicated to providing state-of-the-art
clinical services and supporting leading
researchers in the quest for treatments that
stabilize and improve the precious sense of
sight.
Today, with more than 45 million people in
the world who are blind, and another 135
million who have impaired vision, the effort
to find preventions, treatments, and cures
is extremely urgent. Retinitis pigmentosa,
cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration,
and other treatable diseases are among the
most persistent global health problems.
Diagnosis and treatment are attainable and
affordable, given adequate funding for
resources. Help is urgent. In the US, a
generation of vulnerable people—baby
boomers—are coming of an age where
these conditions are most common.
The work of the Doheny Eye Institute
impacts and improves the lives of people
locally and, through worldwide networks,
reaches many more with our innovative
diagnostic and treatment advances.
Mission
To further the conservation, improvement
and restoration of human eyesight.
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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
At age 69, Carrie Estelle Doheny lost the vision in her left eye to glaucoma, giving her a profound
awareness of the precious and delicate nature of sight.
In 1947, Mrs. Doheny created and funded the Doheny Eye Institute as a center where doctors would
offer advanced treatment and scientists would carry out pioneering research to prevent, treat, and cure
vision disorders.
With an eye on the future, the Doheny Eye Institute and UCLA recently created a unique affiliation,
becoming known for patient care as the Doheny Eye Center UCLA, with locations in Pasadena, Arcadia,
and Orange County. The Doheny Eye Institute proper remains the research center and home of top
entrepreneurial enterprises, including the largest reading center in the United States, Doheny Image
Reading Center, known as DIRC.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
The Doheny Eye Institute (DEI) culture strives for excellence and Marissa Goldberg, Executive Director,
sets the example. Marissa has been devotedly hands-on since 1991 to ensure DEI’s stabilization and
continued growth. She serves as the strategic, day-to-day leader, CFO, and board member, to make
DEI’s mission scalable and implement the fundamental vision. Marissa is described by the team as
collaborative, effective at casting vision and desiring to release competent people to do their jobs with a
sense of empowerment; “she is the type of boss that will help you to be successful.”
There is a strong element of being “on
mission” with a spirit of gratitude,
anticipation and excitement based on the
impact development is having on changed
lives. The staff recognizes that DEI is an
entrepreneurial (requiring a level of
independence), invigorating, inspiring and
unique workplace that provides an
environment of professionalism, passion,
and potential. This is a hard-working,
close-knit, and fervent group who are
highly motivated, committed to the
mission and purpose, and to carrying out
their work with excellence. The DEI team
works to build a culture of being a unified
and integrated unit motivated to innovate
and improve while delivering strong
performance.
Part of the staff health is due to the value placed on open discussions and sharing of honest opinions.
People feel free to talk to each other about problems and areas for improvement. Challenging ideas are
perceived as positive. The team is welcome to give input to decisions, and their input is sincerely
considered. This is a culture of “all hands helping.” Leadership, while operating within a highly
collaborative team, is encouraged to work independently with minimal direction. This is not a political
environment. Great care is taken to assure that team members treat each other with dignity, respect
and foster a healthy relational climate. As a result, the group consistently works on being transparent,
open, and creating a climate of trust. This is a position for a team player. Each manager must value
people as well as the process and be able to lead and earn respect of others.
Even in the casual environment and management style, there is an underlying seriousness and
purposefulness to accomplish the work. The office environment reflects an energized, participative,
creative, informal, yet professional approach to making the organization successful. While getting the
job done and being part of the thriving culture may prompt an industrious work ethic, leadership
realizes the importance for having balance in their lives.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, high energy, and self-starting. This person will be actionoriented and proactive while keeping a healthy balance in life.
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MARISSA GOLDBERG – Executive Director
Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA from August, 1991 to Present
Executive Director. Also serves as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary to the
Doheny Eye Institute Board of Directors, member of the Doheny Eye
Institute Board of Directors, member of the Executive Committee of the
Board, and the Finance and Investment Committee of the Board.
From 1986 – 1991 held management and administrative positions in 14hospital system, UniHealth, Long Beach, CA and 336 bed Daniel Freeman
Hospitals, Inglewood, CA overseeing Human Resources, Employee Health,
and Chaplain Services.
From 1981 – 1985 held Vice President position at Westco Savings Bank, Culver City, CA and human
resource management position at Paystaff, Inc. an employee management company in Long Beach, CA
1981 – 1984.
MBA, Pepperdine University
B.A, Management, UOP, Cal State University Long Beach
DR. SRINIVAS SADDA - President
Dr. SriniVas Sadda steps in as President and Chief Scientific Officer of the
Doheny Eye Institute at a moment of intensified collaborations for Doheny,
both globally and closer to home.
On June 1, the Doheny Eye Institute Board of Directors announced Dr.
Sadda’s appointment, citing his outstanding work focused on retina
research and the establishment of the Doheny Image Reading Center. A
graduate of the University of Michigan and the Johns Hopkins School of
Medicine, Dr. Sadda was a fellow in neuro-ophthalmology and medical
retina at Johns Hopkins’ Wilmer Eye Institute. He serves on the editorial
boards of the publications Ophthalmology, Retina, and OSLI Retina and has
served on multiple NIH study sections. He has been a member of the
Executive committee of the Macula Society and of various committees for the Retina Society and the
American Society of Retina Specialists. He is also the Section Head for Retina for the American Academy
of Ophthalmology O.N.E. Network. Dr. Sadda is the cofounder of the Pacific Retina Club, the largest
retina organization on the West Coast. As he assumes his new role at Doheny, Dr. Sadda becomes the
first holder of the Stephen J. Ryan-Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Endowed Presidential Chair.
Dr. Sadda lives in Pasadena, California, with his wife and two children.
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WHAT TEAM MEMBERS SAY ABOUT WORKING at DEI
“…we are collaborative and share responsibility—we are service oriented—we strive to cultivate good
relationships…”
“…We have years of successfully carrying out the mission and are world renown in doing so…”
“…Our staff, board, and donors are loyal; we have low turnover…”
“…we welcome a diversity of viewpoints and have a passion for the work to be valuable; we are
improvement oriented with a strong sense of collegiality; we are neither political nor bureaucratic…”
“…the team is bright and shares the mission—we are dedicated to furthering quality services; the team
works well independently and does not require a lot of supervision…”
“…we love what we do, our people, patients, and mission…”
“there are high expectations for staff but you don’t ‘get more points for staying late’; balanced personalwork time is valued…”
“…we are in transition and Marissa leads well in making changes to better the organization…”
“…this position must care for the end-user—patients and community benefit from our work…”
“…we excel at implementing the highest quality programs and are respected by world-renowned doctors
and treating hospitals…”
“…the energy here is amazing; it is a great place to work, people are driven to make a difference…”
“… our people are authentic—we are formal in some regards, process and strategically focused, yet
relaxed enough to make the work enjoyable…”
“…we are entrepreneurial, with a highly collegial and supportive team…”
“…the candidate will often work independently so must be driven, self-motivated and provide immediate
and direct access to the team…”
“…we care deeply about the mission and enjoy working with intensity alongside one another—we are
colleagues and friends; the candidate should be willing and not afraid to ask questions, roll up their
sleeves, and be fully invested in this important work...”
“…we are a small team but we work together, fight together, are protective of our mission; our boss
loves results but will not micromanage…”
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THE POSITION
The Director of Facilities Management will be responsible to plan, organize, coordinate, and control the
activities of the Facilities Management department (15+ direct reports) to provide services,
maintenance, and expansion necessary to ensure the growth as well as the safe and efficient operation
of the Institute facilities.
Responsibilities
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Implement, develop, and set policies and procedures, technical standards and methods.
Maintain a comfortable and safe physical environment for employees, medical staff and the
public in accordance with policies, procedures, standards, and practices set by the Doheny Eye
Institute, the State Department of Public Health and Safety, and other local community and
governmental agencies.
Selection and coordination of all maintenance contractors and for coordinating with central
construction; insures that all contractual provisions and medical center construction schedules
are met and satisfy established standards of Institute policy and government regulations and
codes; acts as liaison among administrators, engineers and architects in conjunction with new
construction projects.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering/construction preferred or business management.
Combined education and experience may be substituted for minimum education.
7-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management. Trade school or
apprenticeship in engineering trades desired.
Possess general knowledge in engineering, plumbing, heating, and air condition systems.
Ability to interact with all employees, physicians, scientists and all levels of management.
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Knowledge of basic financial accounting and budgeting. Knowledge of business practices and
procedures.
Ability to hire, supervise, train and coach staff, including organizing, prioritizing, scheduling work
assignments and disciplinary process.
Additional Ideal Qualifications
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5+ years with JCAHO standards implementation and maintenance.
5+ years of healthcare experience with increasing managerial responsibility.
Background/experience in real estate management, tenant/leasehold improvement, major
renovations, tenant management/relations vendor relations; ability to read construction
documents.
Understanding and experience with disaster recovery operations.
High competency with technology including Office Suite applications.
Experience with short and long term calendaring and contingency planning.
Experience with government policies, industrial regulations, laboratory and safety standards;
understanding of healthcare-specific equipment and facilities.
Top communication skills—ability to interface with various constituents (board members,
donors, staff, physicians) with discretion and discernment
Unwavering commitment to integrity and excellence.
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THE SEARCH PROCESS
If you know someone who has an interest and
meets most of the experience and motivational
requirements described in this profile, please
feel free to suggest that person for consideration
and/or forward this information.
Please request they forward their resume to
the contact below. Suggested names will be
treated discreetly and candidates should be
assured that their inquiries will be treated with
the utmost confidentiality.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, age, color, sex, national origin, familial
status, veteran status, or physical handicap.
We fully respect the need for confidentiality of
information supplied by interested parties and
assure them that their backgrounds and
interests will not be discussed with anyone,
including our client, without their prior consent,
nor will reference contacts be made until mutual
interest has been established.
Ardent Search Company (an affiliate of The
Dingman Company, Inc.) is a retained executive
search firm devoted exclusively to serving our
clients in matters of executive selection. We are
a generalist firm that has served business and
non-profits worldwide since 1979.
For further information on this position, please
contact:
Tim Bernstein
General Manager, Ardent Search Company
Tim@ArdentSearchCo.com
Phone: 805.778.1777 x 14
Fax: 805.778.9288
www.ardentsearchco.com
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