How to Apply
A cover letter, resume detailing relevant work experience and samples of work are required for consideration. All applications must be submitted through the U-M job site. The salary will be based upon the selected candidate's education and experience.
Who We Are
The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) inspires and enables evidence-informed policies and practices that improve the health of people and communities. CHRT?s revenue comes from a combination of corporate sponsorships, grants and contracts.
Responsibilities*
Operational Excellence & Team Development
Department Leadership & Supervision: Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor staff; manage workload distribution to support quality outcomes, timeliness, and employee engagement.
Quality Assurance: Establish and oversee processes to ensure deliverables meet organizational standards for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Talent Development: Build a learning-oriented culture by identifying professional development needs and supporting staff growth through training, feedback, and mentorship.
Culture Building: Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing work environment consistent with organizational values.
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement department goals aligned with organizational strategy and mission; translate strategy into measurable operational plans.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to integrate work, improve impact, and drive innovation across functions.
Advisory Leadership: Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on programming, emerging healthcare trends, operational priorities, and improvement opportunities.
Thought Leadership/External Engagement (as applicable): Represent the department/organization in professional settings to strengthen reputation and influence.
Business Operations, Budgeting & Financial Sustainability
Resource Allocation: Direct the allocation of staff, space, fiscal, and material resources to meet department objectives.
Budget Oversight: Direct preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses; control costs while maintaining service quality.
Operational Reporting: Oversee preparation of reports, statements, and maintenance of operational records to support decision-making and compliance.
Funding/Business Development (as applicable): Identify and pursue mission-aligned revenue or funding opportunities; support proposal development and related statements of work.
Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with partners, funders, clients, and community stakeholders.
Compliance, Risk Management & Process Improvement
Regulatory/Policy Oversight: Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and applicable federal/state regulations and requirements.
Project/Operational Compliance: Oversee compliance with grant requirements, IRB protocols, Data Use Agreements (DUAs), and related obligations (as relevant to the unit).
Continuous Improvement: Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements, including development or refinement of SOPs to mitigate risk and enhance performance.
Management & Supervisory Responsibilities (Required)
The Administrative Director exercises customary management authority over an ongoing department function, including:
Interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and training employees
Planning, assigning, and directing work; setting performance expectations
Evaluating performance and recommending promotions/other status changes
Addressing complaints and grievances; administering corrective action when necessary
Demonstrated impact on budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling, and procedural change
Required Qualifications*
- Master's degree in public health, public policy, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ years of professional experience, including prior experience managing staff
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain external professional relationships
- Demonstrated project/program management experience, including large, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Demonstrated business development capability (e.g., revenue/funding strategy, proposals, partnerships)
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Desired Qualifications*
- Demonstrated success managing complex budgets
- Experience negotiating and managing vendor, partner, or client contracts
- Successful business development experience (proposal leadership, pipeline building, relationship cultivation with funders/clients)
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.