The University of Michigan, a globally recognized leader in education, research, and patient care with an operating budget exceeding $14 billion, seeks an experienced and highly strategic professional for the role of Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (EVPCFO). Reporting directly to the EVPCFO, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and key member of the leadership team - overseeing C-suite collaboration, guiding cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring organizational alignment with the EVPCFO's vision.

Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, political acumen, superior communication skills, and the ability to build consensus across a large, decentralized institution. The position is high-visibility and fast-paced, demanding professionalism, discretion, and adaptability.

The Chief of Staff and Advisor is responsible for advancing the EVPCFO's strategic agenda and ensuring operational effectiveness across a broad range of responsibilities. This includes helping to shape and implement strategic goals, monitoring progress, coordinating key initiatives, and serving as a representative of the EVPCFO in internal and external contexts.

You will bring a high level of professionalism, integrity, and collegiality, along with a strong track record of advising executive leaders. Drawing on your experience in strategic planning and program management, you will navigate complex institutional environments with sound judgment and political sensitivity. Your exceptional communication skills will enable you to tailor messages for diverse audiences and build strong relationships across the organization.

This role requires discretion in handling sensitive matters and a respectful, inclusive leadership style. You will be expected to manage multiple priorities with composure and flexibility, bringing a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset to your work. High initiative, empathy, and clarity in leadership will distinguish your success. This is a primarily on-site position, five days per week, and may include after-hours responsibilities and occasional travel.

Working at the University of Michigan means joining a world-class institution that values excellence, equity, and public service. Your contributions will support a mission that advances learning, discovery, and care across the globe. You'll be part of a collaborative, innovative community where your expertise helps shape the future of one of the nation's top public universities.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care

Strategic and Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic counsel and high-level support to the EVPCFO on emerging issues, operational challenges, and institutional priorities.
• Help develop, implement, and monitor strategic goals; track progress, report outcomes, and surface solutions or opportunities in collaboration with EVPCFO leadership.
• Lead, plan, and coordinate special projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex or sensitive matters in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage priorities and proactively address key issues impacting the EVPCFO or broader campus.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Business & Finance policies and procedures.
• Represent the EVPCFO on select committees and oversee standing committees reporting to the office.
• Lead emergency planning efforts and coordinate with other executive offices.

Liaison and Partnership Building

• Serve as a liaison between the EVPCFO's office and senior university leaders to support cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Coordinate with the executive team to implement and monitor the EVPCFO's priorities.
• Partner with the AVP for Human Resources and the Director of Administration and Operations on staff matters, including executive searches and organizational development.
• Collaborate with key leaders - including the AVP for Planning and Strategic Initiatives and Chiefs of Staff from the President's Office, Provost's Office, and Michigan Medicine - on emerging issues and operational coordination.
• Engage regularly with C-suite personnel on executive-level planning and decision-making.
• Support the planning and execution of major events and coordinate administrative responsibilities with internal partners.

Administrative Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight for select administrative staff, with supervisory responsibilities that may evolve as part of an ongoing office reorganization.
• Review and support internal and external communications on behalf of the EVPCFO, including speechwriting, briefings, and executive correspondence.

• At least 7 years of demonstrated relevant experience in a high-level academic or executive setting
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree highly preferred
• Unwavering personal and professional ethics and integrity
• Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.