Executive Director, Chief of Staff

POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports directly to the President / Chief Executive Officer of University Health and provides additional support to the Executive Vice President / COO.  Responsible for advancing the executive vision by ensuring alignment across strategic priorities, organizational initiatives, and key external partnerships.  The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in driving operational efficiency and fostering cross-functional collaboration. This includes project management, collecting and analyzing data, and providing decision support on high-impact organizational matters.  The role also involves preparing briefing materials, coordinating follow-up from internal and external meetings, and facilitating progress on key initiatives.  Additionally, the Chief of Staff provides both formal and informal business intelligence to support executive decision-making and handles confidential and privileged communications with discretion.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare management or related field is required.  Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years of proven experience in a healthcare field / administration is required.
• Prior experience supporting high-level executives and managing activities for a Board of Mangers / Directors or senior executives is highly desirable.
• Project management experience with success in driving complex initiatives from strategy through execution and measurable outcome is required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills is essential with high emotional intelligence.