We seek applications for an administrative development program geared toward staff from all UAB entities. Developing Emerging Administrative Leaders (DEAL) is a program that takes a multidisciplinary approach in exposing promising UAB staff members to the essential components of administrative and management positions across UAB, including human resources, finance, research, education, and clinical. Through the program, participants will have the opportunity for personal development through networking and firsthand experiences with existing administrative leaders from UAB. The overall goals of the program are to develop future administrative leaders while providing an experience that will improve their effectiveness in their current roles.
Program Dates:
February – November 2026. Hold the following dates on your calendar: Feb 10, Mar 17, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 22, Oct 13, and Nov 10. We expect in-person participation in all sessions.
Eligibility:
- Employed by a UAB entity in a staff position
- In a current position for at least one year by program start date
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in managing projects, programs, and/or employees
Application Process:
- Please ensure the application is completed by September 26, 2025.
- Support from a supervisor for the time commitment is required. Download form.
- Each year, we will notify the participants by January.
The goals of the program are:
- Attract, identify position, develop, and advance internal talent for management and leadership roles across UAB.
- Create a pipeline of future administrative leaders to lead UAB Medicine and UAB clinical and academic units (e.g., service lines, departments, and divisions) across various UAB schools.
- Introduce participants to administration at all levels, where they will learn the “tricks of the trade” from established administrators and leaders.
- Connect participants to needed resources, collaborators, and mentors.
The following methods are employed:
- Ten (10) in-person sessions and online resources and tools (e.g., LMS)
- Creation of individual development plans
- Small- and large-group interactions
The curriculum includes administrative topics that are commonly found in an academic medical center:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Research
- Clinical Operations
- Education
- Hot Topics
- Leadership Development
- Space & Facilities Planning
Contact
For questions, please email amber819@uab.edu.