Chief of Academic Affairs and Administration

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for Faculty Academic Affairs, Graduate Education, Unit Staff Leadership, Human Resources, and Dean's Office operations.
• Serve as a member of the Dean's Cabinet, advising senior leadership on long-range strategic plans, policy formation, and complex institutional challenges.
• Design and implement scalable, sustainable administrative solutions that support the college's academic mission.
• Lead strategies to foster professional development and leadership access for a diverse workforce.
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing organizational processes, engagement, and communication.
• Cultivate high-trust relationships across a decentralized organization to drive consensus and transparency.
• Act as a strategic bridge between University, College, and Departmental initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in large, complex organizations.
• Proven track record of working directly with executive-level leadership (e.g., Deans, Provosts, or Presidents).
• Experience translating high-level strategic vision into operational reality and scalable initiatives.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to use independent judgment to navigate institutional challenges.
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Experience handling highly sensitive and confidential matters with professional integrity.
• Demonstrated success in supervision and driving results through effective delegation and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or formal training in organizational leadership, change management, or industrial-organizational psychology.
• Deep operational familiarity with a major research university or higher education system.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating high-impact workshops or executive training programs.

About the Company

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan is the largest and most academically diverse of the university's 19 schools and colleges. With over 75 academic departments, programs, and museums, LSA is dedicated to educational excellence and fostering the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers.