Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff

Explore the Possibilitiesand Advance with Us. When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well‑being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive. UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work‑life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe. The Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff is a key role on the Chancellors senior management team. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, this position facilitates communication and collaboration among various constituents and stakeholders in the institution. The Chief of Staff will participate in and support strategic planning, operations management, meeting and project coordination, and relationship management. The Chief of Staff handles various complex, time‑sensitive issues that cross public, institutional, and inter‑organizational dimensions and builds and fosters partnerships both internally and externally. Responsibilities Supports the chancellor with the development and execution of strategic priorities. Coordinates cross‑functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. Fosters and leads collaboration among and between the chancellors senior leadership team. Directs the administration and operations of the chancellors office, including setting priorities and resolving organizational issues. Supervises the Chancellors administrative support staff, including his executive assistant and driver. Acts as a principal point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Leads and supports special projects and/or high‑level meetings and initiatives, as requested. Serves as a resource and primary point of contact for chairs, administrative leaders, university leadership, and other stakeholders. Acts as a key contact and conduit to UMass Memorial leadership and stakeholders on behalf of the chancellor. Develops partnerships and collaborative opportunities with those leaders. Participates in strategic planning, annual budget preparation and hearings, and quarterly financial performance meetings. Oversees the communications strategy and execution between the chancellors office and various stakeholders within and external to the college. Troubleshoots and resolves issues on behalf of the chancellor, as appropriate. Prepares and prioritizes issues for the chancellors attention and direction. Assists with budget development and resource allocation to align with the chancellors priorities. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Public Health, Health Care Administration or related field or equivalent; Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), Public Administration (MPA), or Business Administration (MBA) preferred. 7‑10 years of significant management experience in higher education, health care or not‑for‑profit field. Significant experience as a senior level administrator at a top‑tier medical school, health care organization, or within a government/government agency. Strong communication skills as evidenced by preparation of oral and written materials, including presentations, proposals, reports and memoranda both technical and confidential in nature. Excellent team‑building and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated track record of bringing together independent stakeholders to deliver impactful and meaningful work. Experience working effectively with multiple constituencies. High level of diplomacy, discretion, and problem‑solving skills required. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of academic and health care arenas preferred. Supervision Received Under the direction of the Chancellor Posting Disclaimer This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution. In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams. Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role. In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan. UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr