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Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff - Office of the Dean of WashU Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis · St Louis, MO · 2 mo ago
AdministrativeFull-time

About the role

The Washington University School of Medicine (WashU Medicine) is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff to support the incoming Executive Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Bruce D. Levy.

Position Summary

WashU Medicine is a transformative institution that combines exceptional faculty, clinicians, and trainees to advance discovery into impact. The role involves developing and driving strategic initiatives, providing strategic oversight, and representing the Dean in internal and external engagements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develops and drives strategic and long-term planning initiatives that enable the EVC/Dean to implement a forward-looking vision for the School of Medicine.

  • Serves as a thought partner and chief advisor to the EVC/Dean, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations to inform institutional priorities, policy development, and executive decision-making.

  • Learns and leads the execution of academic, research, clinical, and operational strategies that advance the school’s mission and optimize the deployment of people, technology, processes, and systems.

  • Represents the EVC/Dean in internal and external engagements, serving as a key voice in departmental, university-wide, and external discussions.

  • Monitors progress on key initiatives, ensures timely follow-through on executive directives, and escalates risks or issues as appropriate.

  • Supports financial planning, analysis, and decision-making by ensuring leadership has clear, actionable insights into financial and operational impacts.

  • Leads the operations of the Executive Office, including oversight of administrative and executive support staff.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MHA, or similar)

  • Prior experience supporting a senior executive (e.g., Dean, CEO, or equivalent)

  • Experience in academic medicine, higher education, healthcare, or similarly complex organizations

  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives

  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and organizational leadership skills

  • Proven ability to influence without authority and operate effectively in a highly matrixed environment

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities

  • Advanced project management and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

  • Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information

  • Ability to translate strategy into execution

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • High emotional intelligence and interpersonal acuity, with the ability to navigate sensitive faculty and institutional dynamics with discretion and care

Salary Range

A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

Confidential inquiries may be sent to: ndonohoo@wustl.edu.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Physical effort typically sitting at a desk or table. Equipment includes office equipment.

Education

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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