"Director of Health Policy"

A cover letter, resume detailing relevant work experience and samples of work are required for consideration. All applications must be submitted through the U-M job site. The salary will be based upon the selected candidate's education and experience.

Operational Excellence & Team Development

Department Leadership & Supervision: Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor staff; manage workload distribution to support quality outcomes, timeliness, and employee engagement.

Quality Assurance: Establish and oversee processes to ensure deliverables meet organizational standards for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

Talent Development: Build a learning-oriented culture by identifying professional development needs and supporting staff growth through training, feedback, and mentorship.

Culture Building: Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performing work environment consistent with organizational values.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement department goals aligned with organizational strategy and mission; translate strategy into measurable operational plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to integrate work, improve impact, and drive innovation across functions.

Advisory Leadership: Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on programming, emerging healthcare trends, operational priorities, and improvement opportunities.

Thought Leadership/External Engagement (as applicable): Represent the department/organization in professional settings to strengthen reputation and influence.

Business Operations, Budgeting & Financial Sustainability

Resource Allocation: Direct the allocation of staff, space, fiscal, and material resources to meet department objectives.

Budget Oversight: Direct preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses; control costs while maintaining service quality.

Operational Reporting: Oversee preparation of reports, statements, and maintenance of operational records to support decision-making and compliance.

Funding/Business Development (as applicable): Identify and pursue mission-aligned revenue or funding opportunities; support proposal development and related statements of work.

Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with partners, funders, clients, and community stakeholders.

Compliance, Risk Management & Process Improvement

Regulatory/Policy Oversight: Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and applicable federal/state regulations and requirements.

Project/Operational Compliance: Oversee compliance with grant requirements, IRB protocols, Data Use Agreements (DUAs), and related obligations (as relevant to the unit).

Continuous Improvement: Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements, including development or refinement of SOPs to mitigate risk and enhance performance.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities (Required)

The Administrative Director exercises customary management authority over an ongoing department function, including:

• Interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work; setting performance expectations
• Evaluating performance and recommending promotions/other status changes
• Addressing complaints and grievances; administering corrective action when necessary
• Demonstrated impact on budgeting, cost control, planning, scheduling, and procedural change

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, public policy, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of professional experience, including prior experience managing staff
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain external professional relationships
• Demonstrated project/program management experience, including large, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Demonstrated business development capability (e.g., revenue/funding strategy, proposals, partnerships)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success managing complex budgets
• Experience negotiating and managing vendor, partner, or client contracts
• Successful business development experience (proposal leadership, pipeline building, relationship cultivation with funders/clients)