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Working/Functional Title
Chief of Staff
Position Summary
The Chief of Staff (CoS) is a critical highimpact leader within Michigan State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) working in partnership with the Dean to drive the colleges strategic vision and operational excellence. This dynamic role requires a getthingsdone attitude to manage strategic initiatives resolve operational challenges and oversee the colleges institutional priorities. With responsibilities ranging from spearheading the accreditation process to leading continuous improvement initiatives the CoS will ensure that CVM meets its goals and exceeds expectations making it a national leader in veterinary education research outreach and service.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate directly with the Dean to implement bold forwardthinking initiatives that position CVM as a leader in veterinary medicine.
- Accreditation Leadership: Take ownership of the collegewide accreditation review process driving crossfunctional efforts to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Academic Excellence: Inspire and guide academic leadership to create innovative rigorous educational programs aligned with accreditation standards and future needs.
- Operational Oversight: Regularly track the progress of critical initiatives ensuring projects stay on course with clear accountability and deliverables.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead the development of policies standards and processes that elevate performance across all CVM departments streamlining operations for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Liaison and ProblemSolver: Act as a trusted advisor and problemsolver for college leadership faculty and staff facilitating collaboration and ensuring the resolution of complex issues.
- External Engagement: Build relationships with key external stakeholders gather feedback and ensure the colleges initiatives align with broader community and industry expectations.
- Representation: Represent the Dean in highstakes meetings articulating and advancing the colleges priorities with clarity diplomacy and purpose.
- Compliance and Governance: Ensure that daily operations and strategic initiatives meet academic governance accreditation standards and institutional policies.
- Culture and Morale: Foster a collaborative positive and inclusive environment where faculty staff and students feel empowered and engaged in the colleges mission.
- Innovative Leadership: Bring creativity optimism and practicality to the role transforming big ideas into actionable steps while managing the everyday demands of the college.
We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals arevalued respected provided opportunity to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. The Colleges vision is to be the destination for teaching innovation care and service. Six goals backed by specific strategies guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicines goals strategies and progress.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate DVM or equivalent degree
Desired Degree
Other MBA or PhD
Minimum Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Leadership Excellence: Proven track record of inspiring and leading teams particularly in academic or highstakes environments.
- Strategic Expertise: Experience with academic governance accreditation processes and strategic planning with the ability to see the big picture and handle details.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust foster collaboration and navigate candid conversations with sensitivity and discretion.
- Balanced Approach: A natural ability to balance high ambitions with pragmatic ensuring initiatives are visionary yet grounded in reality.
- Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrated ethical decisionmaking and impeccable judgment particularly in handling confidential information and situations.
- Diversity and Inclusion: A strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion with experience in creating environments where everyone can thrive.
- Political Acumen: Ability to build alliances and navigate complex environments engaging the right people at the right time to achieve collective success.
- Communication Mastery: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate ambiguity into clarity and articulate the colleges needs with precision and persuasion.
- Resilience and Optimism: Unfazed by criticism or challenges maintain a positive cando attitude seeking solutions with intellectual curiosity and generosity of spirit.
Desired Qualifications
- PhD MHA MBA or equivalent degree
- Leadership Excellence: Proven track record of inspiring and leading teams particularly in academic or highstakes environments.
- Strategic Expertise: Experience with academic governance accreditation processes and strategic planning with the ability to see the big picture and handle details.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust foster collaboration and navigate candid conversations with sensitivity and discretion.
- Balanced Approach: A natural ability to balance high ambitions with pragmatic ensuring initiatives are visionary yet grounded in reality.
- Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrated ethical decisionmaking and impeccable judgment particularly in handling confidential information and situations.
- Diversity and Inclusion: A strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion with experience in creating environments where everyone can thrive.
- Political Acumen: Ability to build alliances and navigate complex environments engaging the right people at the right time to achieve collective success.
- Communication Mastery: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate ambiguity into clarity and articulate the colleges needs with precision and persuasion.
- Resilience and Optimism: Unfazed by criticism or challenges maintain a positive cando attitude seeking solutions with intellectual curiosity and generosity of spirit.
This position is a fulltime annual appointment in the fixedterm faculty appointment system. The CoS will hold an academic administrator title and the successful candidate is expected to qualify for and hold an appropriate faculty rank in an academic department within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience.
Required Application Materials
1 Letter of Intent outlining special interest in the position overall related qualifications and experiences pertinent to the position and career goals; 2 Curriculum Vitae; and 3 Names and Addresses of three professional references; Application materials are to submitted through Michigan State Universitys online centralized application system .
Special Instructions
Review of applicants will begin as early as May 1 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remotefriendly. Remotefriendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
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Department Statement
The mission of the college is to be inclusive as we learn discoverheal and protect. We as a college aim to identify attract and retain talented students faculty and staff reflective of the diversity of the populations in our state the nation and the world. Our academic scholarly and service roles considered separately and collectively form the foundation of an inclusive culture that is committed to respecting nurturing and advancing all individuals.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing lifechanging opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degreegranting colleges.
Employment Type
Full-Time
