Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff

Join to apply for the Chief of Staff role at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four‑year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning.

Job Title:

Chief of Staff

Reports to:

Dean, CEO
FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Location:

Bentonville, Arkansas (On‑site)
Date Reviewed: 12/2025

This senior‑level, full‑time position will report directly to the Dean of the Alice Walton School of Medicine. The Chief of Staff strategically manages all functions and activities of the Office of the Dean and works with the senior leadership team to ensure steady operational progress. The Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted partner, operator, implementer, and integrator to advance work initiatives for the Alice Walton School of Medicine.

This role develops, integrates, and unifies mission‑critical efforts and principles within the organization. The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership with the ability to implement systems, execute objectives, and promote efficiency. The Chief of Staff will work in close coordination with the Dean on strategic initiatives, institutional planning, program development and implementation, operational efficiency, and problem resolution. This role requires a highly resourceful, emotionally intelligent, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated individual with a combination of focus and flexibility.

The ability to simultaneously think about the big picture and execute on day‑to‑day management and planning is critical. This role is for someone passionate about strategy, operations, and team synergy with an ability to bring ideas to fruition based on the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This position will manage the Office of the Dean administrative assistant staff.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Dean and ensure alignment with institutional priorities.
• Lead and manage special projects, cross‑departmental initiatives, and institutional planning efforts.
• Coordinate institutional planning efforts, often aligning with accreditation standards. Lead and manage goal setting and performance tracking.
• Manage, oversee and anticipate issues for discussion and participants.
• Manage, coordinate, and anticipate government affairs and special executive projects.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations, and other materials for executive meetings and decision‑making.
• Draft speeches, reports, and correspondence for the Dean; maintain consistent internal and external communications.
• Facilitate collaboration among senior leadership, organize leadership meetings, and track follow‑up actions.
• Assist with policy development and implementation; prepare decision memos and monitor outcomes of leadership initiatives.
• Oversee, manage administrative staff within the Dean’s office, streamline workflows, and manage calendars and priorities.
• Act as liaison to key committees, ensuring agendas, minutes, and follow‑up documentation are completed.
• Handle sensitive issues discreetly and serve as point of contact for faculty and external stakeholders on critical concerns.
• Serve as liaison to the medical school Board of Directors, coordinating and reviewing meeting materials and related communications.
• Assist with coordination and review of material for, and act as liaison with medical school board of directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings and performance evaluations, providing feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of direct reports to ensure alignment with organizational standards and practices.
• Monitor and manage team performance, addressing attendance, conduct, or productivity issues promptly and professionally.
• Model professionalism and service excellence, serving as a role model in maintaining quality…