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Chief of Staff
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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- $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Hope Medical Clinic —Ypsilanti, MI
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
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TRUCENT INC —Dexter, MI
- Up to 50% travel
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OPUS IVS INC —Dexter, MI
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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US Veterans Health Administration —Ann Arbor, MI
- $61,642 a year
- Online Application
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Dexter Community Schools —Dexter, MI
- Online Application
- School experience
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Wade Trim —Taylor, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Continuserve —Detroit, MI
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Chief of Staff

University of Michigan -
Ann Arbor, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team supervision
Writing skills
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Copy editing
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects

Full Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should be included in the same document as your resume and should specifically address your interest in this position and highlight related skills and experience
The Ford School is committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment. This includes providing employees with flexible work opportunities. This position will generally be expected to work in the office 3 - 4 days per week during the academic year, with additional seasonal flexibility

Job Summary

The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan is looking for a Chief of Staff to provide high-level strategic, operational, and executive support to the Dean and senior leadership team. You will report to the Dean.

As Chief of Staff, you will help advance the Ford School's academic vision, institutional priorities, and operational effectiveness. You will provide counsel to the Dean, lead and support school-wide strategic projects, strengthen executive operations, support faculty governance, and connect teams, units, and university partners to advance priorities including Resilient Democracies, Democracy and Civic Empowerment, and related efforts in academics, research, student experience, public engagement, and operational alignment.

The Ford School is one of the nation's foremost policy schools, housed at one of the world's great public universities. We are a community dedicated to the public good. We inspire and prepare leaders grounded in service, conduct transformational research, and collaborate on evidence-based policymaking to take on our communities' and our world's most pressing challenges. To learn more about the Ford School, read About Us.

Responsibilities*

Strategic Leadership and Project Management (35%)

Partner with the Dean and senior leadership team to advance the Ford School's strategic priorities, institutional goals, and long-term planning efforts
Lead and manage high-priority, cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable progress
Provide strategic and operational guidance for school-wide initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and support mission-driven outcomes
Monitor progress on key priorities, identify risks or barriers, and recommend solutions to keep initiatives moving forward

Engagement and Communication (30%)

Strengthen coordination between the Ford School, university-wide initiatives, senior leaders, communications staff, and key internal and external partners
Support engagement with university leaders, public officials, alumni, donors, community partners, and external partners, while also advancing collaboration across internal teams, committees, and school priorities
Collaborate with the Dean, senior leaders, and communications staff to develop messaging, planning materials, response strategies, and leadership communications for internal and external audiences
Draft and coordinate Dean's Office communications to faculty, staff, students, donors, alumni, partners, and other key audiences
Identify and advance opportunities for cross-unit collaboration, institutional visibility, public impact, internal alignment, stronger decision-making, and improved organizational processes
Represent the Dean's Office in select meetings, working groups, and engagements with university, school, and external partners as appropriate

Dean's Office Leadership and Executive Support (25%)

Serve as a senior advisor to the Dean on academic, operational, administrative, and community matters
Provide leadership and coordination for Dean's Office operations, including workflows, supervision of designated staff, follow-up processes, and priority management
Prepare executive reports, proposals, agendas, talking points, correspondence, and meeting materials for internal and external audiences
Coordinate closely with the Dean's assistant to align communications, scheduling priorities, meeting preparation, and action items

Faculty Governance and Academic Administration (10%)

Support faculty governance processes, including agenda development, committee coordination, policy updates, leadership assignments, and follow-up actions
Partner with Academic HR and school leaders on faculty reviews, hiring processes, appointments, and related academic personnel matters
Help ensure academic and administrative processes are clear, consistent, well-coordinated, and aligned with school and university priorities
Provide guidance and project support for academic planning, governance improvements, and faculty-related initiatives

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five or more years of experience managing complex projects or strategic initiatives
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
Experience working with senior leaders and diverse constituencies
Demonstrated experience in writing, editing, proofreading, and developing clear presentations
Ability to use sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment

Why Work at Michigan?

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include:

Generous time off
Retirement plan with two-for-one university matching contributions and immediate vesting
Health insurance options
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave

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.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Opening ID

281475

Working Title

Chief of Staff

Job Title

Policy Advis to Vice Prov/Dean

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Pub Policy

Department

G. Ford Sc Pub Pol

Posting Begin/End Date

8/12/2026 - 8/31/2026

Career Interest

Administration

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