Business Manager

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

About the Division of Hospital Medicine:
The Division of Hospital Medicine at Michigan Medicine is a collaborative, dynamic, and rapidly expanding team comprised of over 165 faculty members, 60 advanced practice providers, and 60 operational, administrative, and research staff. We are dedicated to advancing the care of acutely ill patients across multiple hospital locations, managing a daily census of more than 320 patients. Our team is at the forefront of cutting-edge health sciences, health systems research, and quality improvement initiatives, with a growing portfolio of research funding.

We take pride in our leadership roles within the hospital, health system, region, and on a national level. Our division fosters a supportive, transparent, and positive team environment, embracing change with curiosity and courage in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and innovation, always striving to work smarter and better by maximizing the diverse skills and strengths of every team member.

Supported and valued by the Department of Internal Medicine and our partners in the Adult Hospitals, we invite you to thrive as a vital member of our team. Join the "leaders and best" in the Hospital Medicine Division!

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The Business Manager provides administrative leadership and coordination for the Division of Hospital Medicine, one of Michigan Medicine?s largest clinical divisions (~300 employees across faculty, APPs, and staff). Reporting to the Division Administrator, this role oversees day-to-day administrative operations, people management, facilities, and divisional projects. The Business Manager works in close partnership with the Division Administrator and Division Chief to support operational continuity and provides interim division management assistance as needed.

This role manages a team of four direct reports, including two team leads who supervise their own staff, and oversees administrative functions across operations, HR, faculty affairs support, and facilities.

Responsibilities
* * Administrative Operations Oversight

* Provide leadership and oversight to four direct reports across operations, faculty affairs, administrative support, and coordination functions ? ensuring quality, accountability, and cross-team alignment

* Oversee administrative team performance, professional development, and succession planning in partnership with the Division Administrator

* Provide interim division management assistance as needed during Division Administrator absences

* Partner with the Division Administrator on workflow coordination and process improvement across the division

* Facilities & Space Management

* Manage space allocation, planning, and optimization across division locations

* Coordinate facility renovations, moves, and equipment procurement in partnership with Michigan Medicine Facilities

* Develop and maintain facilities-related policies and procedures; serve as division liaison to central facilities leadership

* HR & People Strategy ? Staff

* Manage staff HR functions including hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and performance management; transactional HR coordination is managed by the administrative operations team

* Partner with central HR on compensation analysis, reclassification requests, and position description maintenance

* Handle employee relations matters and ensure compliance with U-M HR policies and Standard Practice Guide

* Support staff engagement, development planning, and performance management cycles

* Coordinate with central HR/HRBP on complex employee matters and escalate appropriately

* Faculty Affairs Partnership

* Provide administrative support on faculty matters including compensation, effort allocation, and role changes as needed; day-to-day faculty operations are managed by the Faculty Operations Manager

* Escalate complex faculty situations to the Division Administrator and Division Chief as appropriate

* Support compliance with Faculty Affairs processes, credentialing, and appointment/reappointment as needed

* Divisional Projects & Leadership Support

* Coordinate administrative projects spanning HR, finance, procurement, and operations; perform special projects as assigned by the Division Administrator or Division Chief

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