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Job Summary
The Chief of Staff (COS) to the EVPMA & CEO of Michigan Medicine serves as a key strategic advisor, confidant, and operational leader, supporting the EVPMA & CEO in advancing Michigan Medicine's academic health system mission encompassing University of Michigan (U-M) Health (the Academic Medical Center and Regional Network), University of Michigan Medical School, and the additional partnerships that comprise U-M Health's statewide clinical network.
The COS drives strategic alignment, organizational effectiveness, and executive decision-making while overseeing the Office of the EVPMA & CEO and partnering with university leadership and the U-M Board of Regents to advance institutional priorities.
Responsibilities*
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Alignment
- Advise and represent the EVPMA & CEO in internal and external forums.
- Translate strategic vision into actionable plans and track execution across academic health system.
- Partner with the Dean's Office of the Medical School to ensure alignment with Michigan Medicine's Strong BASE, Bold Future strategic priorities.
- Facilitate planning and implementation for all clinical and academic leadership meetings led by the EVPMA & CEO, including the monthly CEO/Dean/Chairs Strategic Planning Meetings.
- Drive enterprise-wide initiatives, including statewide integration, funds flow, and academic health system alignment.
- Lead planning for strategic meetings and monitor progress on multi-year priorities and key initiatives.
Executive Operations & Organizational Effectiveness
- Direct operational, administrative, and strategic functions of the Office of the EVPMA & CEO.
- Manage executive office staff and optimize workflow, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead high-priority enterprise initiatives, including major consulting partnerships and integration efforts.
- Ensure disciplined follow-through on priorities, decisions, and commitments.
Governance, University, & Board Relations
- Oversee governance processes for the U-M Health Board, ensuring effective communication and alignment among Office of the EVPMA & CEO, Office of the U-M President, and the U-M Board of Regents.
- Partner with the EVPMA & CEO, the U-M Health Board Secretary, and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) on planning and preparation for U-M Health Board and U-M Board of Regents meetings, including setting and communicating agendas, development and review of materials, presentations, and briefings, and comprehensive documentation of progress toward governance-approved financial and operational goals.
- Coordinate with University leadership to align and advance major university initiatives involving Michigan Medicine, including strategic research and educational investments (e.g., high-performance computing) and the Look to Michigan campaign.
- Ensure effective execution of Board directives and maintain follow-up tracking mechanisms to guarantee accountability.
Financial & Strategic Planning
- Support enterprise-level financial and capital planning; participate in capital oversight processes.
- Partner with Finance on budget strategy and performance monitoring, including budget planning for shared services and administrative units.
- Provide executive guidance and decision support on funds flow and resource prioritization.
Development & External Engagement
- Serve as primary liaison to Development for donor strategy, event planning, and philanthropic priorities.
- Co-develop agendas and materials for advisory groups and donor engagements.
- Represent the CEO with internal and external partners, ensuring aligned institutional messaging.
- Coordinate with Government Relations and Communications to prioritize engagements and activities for the EVPMA & CEO, and to ensure cohesive institutional representation across audiences.
Leadership Collaboration & Culture
- Partner with executive leaders to drive cross-functional coordination and performance.
- Support leadership accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and shared accountability across Michigan Medicine, including University of Michigan (U-M) Health (the Academic Medical Center and Regional Network), University of Michigan Medical School, and the additional partnerships that comprise U-M Health's statewide clinical network.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and manage performance dashboards for key enterprise initiatives.
- Monitor and communicate progress on tripartite performance metrics and strategic goals.
- Drive process improvement and benchmark performance against peer academic health systems.
Committee & Leadership Engagement
- U-M Board of Regents - planning, coordination, and participation
- U-M Health Board
- CEO Cabinet
- University leadership councils and academic governance groups
- Executive Compliance Committee
- Capital Oversight Group
- Clinical enterprise and integration forums
Skills You Have
- Strategic and systems thinker with exceptional analytical capabilities.
- Strong executive presence, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Advanced business and financial acumen; knowledge of capital planning and funds flow.
- High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, confidentiality, and resilience.
- Deep understanding of academic health system governance and tripartite mission operations.
Required Qualifications*
Education
- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, finance/accounting, or related field required.
- Graduate degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, or law preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in a large, complex academic health system.
- Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, multi-faceted projects related to growth, integration, driving strategic alignment, organizational transformation, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated experience in governance, executive support, financial stewardship, and stakeholder management.
Work Schedule
- Full time, onsite, and based in Ann Arbor at Michigan Medicine's main campus.
- Requires flexibility to attend evening/weekend events and periodic travel to regional sites (e.g., Lansing, Grand Rapids).
- High-intensity environment with competing demands requiring agility, discretion, and sound judgment.
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.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.