Chief of Academic Affairs and Administration

Chief Of Academic Affairs And Administration

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) has an immediate opening for a Chief of Academic Affairs and Administration (CAA) to serve as a pivotal member of our executive leadership team. We seek a positive, experienced leader who can develop and execute organizational strategies that align with LSA’s mission, vision, and values, with an emphasis on inclusion and well-being.

This individual will lead systemic organizational changes to institutionalize innovative administrative practices. By fostering a culture of purpose, well-being, and professional excellence, the CAA will empower our diverse workforce and act as a strategic bridge between College-level and Department-level initiatives. The CAA will provide strategic leadership and vision for Faculty Academic Affairs, Graduate Education, Unit Staff Leadership, Human Resources, and Deans Office operations.

The CAA will be a strategic advisor, reporting directly to the Dean.

Priorities for this role include:

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for areas within the positions portfolio, including Faculty Academic Affairs, Graduate Education, Unit Staff Leadership, Human Resources, and Deans Office operations.
• Serve as a member of the Deans Cabinet; advise the Dean and senior leadership on LSA's long-range strategic plans, key objectives, policy formation, and navigating complex institutional challenges.
• Collaborate to design scalable, sustainable administrative solutions that support LSA's academic mission; oversee the design, delivery, and assessment of programs aligned with college goals.
• Lead a comprehensive strategy to foster access to leadership and professional development opportunities for LSA's diverse workforce.
• Drive continuous improvement across supervised areas by optimizing organizational processes, engagement, and communication.
• Foster a culture of purpose and well-being by introducing or transforming college-wide practices to support each individual’s ability to focus on work that matters most and lead a healthy, fulfilling life.
• Cultivate high-trust relationships across a decentralized organization; collaborate closely with academic and administrative leaders to champion inclusive, respectful debate and dialogue across differing viewpoints.
• Act as a critical bridge between University, College, and Departmental initiatives to foster transparency, drive consensus, and ensure the successful enablement of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned. These statements reflect the general nature and level of work associated with this role and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Additional Information

As one of the world’s great liberal arts and sciences colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA’s Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategic vision

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.