Senior Vice President Presidential Initiatives

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of Western

U. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Position Title

Position Title Senior Vice President for Presidential Initiatives

Position Control Number

Position Control Number A04299

Type of Position

Type of Position Administration

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Department

Department 1100-Office of the President

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Position Location California

Job Summary

The Senior Vice President for Presidential Initiatives ( SVP , PI) serves as a senior executive of Western University of Health Sciences, acting as the President’s principal strategic advisor, executive partner, and institutional integrator. Reporting directly to the President, the SVP , PI leads the development, coordination, execution, and assessment of the President’s strategic priorities, ensuring seamless alignment among the President, Board of Trustees, executive leadership, and key institutional stakeholders.

The position combines the responsibilities of an executive Chief of Staff with enterprise-wide leadership, working across the University’s academic, administrative, clinical, and external divisions. In this capacity, the SVP , PI translates presidential vision and Board priorities into coordinated strategies, actionable initiatives, measurable outcomes, and sustainable practices. The SVP , PI also directs the executive operations of the Office of the President, facilitates coordination among senior leadership, and advises the President on complex organizational, operational, governance, and reputational matters.

The SVP , PI drives presidential strategic planning and implementation by ensuring that priorities are aligned across divisions, progress is measured, organizational barriers are addressed, and leadership remains focused on the President’s long-term goals; while also collaborating with other Senior Leaders who may be responsible for institutional strategic planning, priorities and initiatives. The position also provides executive oversight over core functions related to board governance, governmental and community affairs, university events and ceremonies, and executive communications and engagement.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer relations skills. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact, communicate, and negotiate with administration, faculty, staff, and community partners in building influence and consensus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining flexibility and a high standard of professionalism in multi-faceted operations and pivot institutional-level resources in response to emerging University-wide opportunities or crises. Exceptionally organized and adept at managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Must be a proactive team player who assumes ownership of assigned projects and can work independently as needed. Ability to cultivate high-performing, collaborative executive teams and drive accountability across diverse academic and administrative divisions.
• Dependability and timeliness are essential to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible in job assignments while maintaining strict deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritizing, tracking, and follow-up skills, including mastery of complex program governance, and execution of high-priority institutional…