Chief of Staff, School of Medicine - 140014

The Dean's Chief of Staff is a strategic, high-impact leadership role within the UC San Diego School of Medicine (SOM). Reporting directly to the Dean and serving as a key member of the Dean's office leadership team, the incumbent partners with the administrative members across departmental units, faculty, senior staff, and trainees to lead initiatives, establish performance metrics, and drive informed decision-making. The role acts as an advisor to the Dean and oversees the flow, prioritization, and execution of issues and projects aligned with the Dean's agenda. The successful candidate will possess a broad understanding of academic medicine, health care policy and university operations, with the ability to anticipate impact across the School of Medicine, Health System, and University, and to adjust operational plans accordingly using sound management principles to optimize organizational performance. Performs other duties as assigned in support of the Dean's office and the strategic mission of the School of Medicine.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and seven or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Expert knowledge of organizational processes, protocols and procedures.
• Working knowledge of organization and system-wide organizational reporting structure, as well as an understanding of the interactive roles of management throughout the organization.
• Demonstrated advanced strategic thinking and consulting skills in guiding the organization toward workable strategies and solutions.
• Knowledge of the organizational environment of higher education and large research universities to understand client priorities, issues, motivations and constraints.
• Advanced consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills.
• Knowledge of the legal constraints and opportunities for higher education in the State of California and through Federal programs and regulations.
• Skills to effectively lead highly significant engagements from inception to conclusion.
• Highly-skilled in navigating complex organizations.
• Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills for influencing and facilitating sustained change.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and highly confidential information and skill in handling sensitive situations with discretion.
• Ability to effectively represent the School of Medicine to community members, medical and health organizations, physicians, and local community organizations at meetings, conferences, and other public and/or press events.
• Ability to generate innovative ideas, originate action without instruction, establish goals and priorities in the development of programs, plan and complete projects on time under conditions of fluctuating workload.
• Thorough and broad knowledge of organization and school goals, priorities, and values, and the legal and human implications of decisions.
• Sensitivity to the diverse perspectives and political circumstances within all levels of the organization, as well as Office of the President and various external institutions and agencies.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences throughout the organizational community.
• Creativity and flexibility in approaching unique problems, as well as an understanding of the wider organization and university context in which these problems must be addressed.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, tact, and planning skills.
• Expert level political acumen.

• Prior experience working in Chief of staff capacity for senior leader.
• Prior experience working closely with senior leadership in academic medicine
• 10-15 years of related experience in academic medicine operations, strategic planning, and/or public relations, marketing, or constituent relations.
• Progressive supervisory/managerial experience. Experience with complex personnel matters
• Experience drafting and/or directing internal and external communications
• Experience with fundraising donor strategy, event design, and relationship building
• Advanced degree in a related area. (JD, MBA, MHA)
• Expert knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply systemwide and organization policies and procedures which govern academic HR.
• In-depth knowledge of trends in academia, especially in areas of academic planning, human resource management and administration.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community. This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.