Chief Administrative Officer - Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to join their exemplary leadership team. The Department of Medicine has built a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. A collaborative department that puts people first.

The Chief Administrative Officer provides administrative leadership and operational expertise for the integration of the clinical, educational, and research programs of the department. The Department of Medicine has multiple affiliations including UW Health (UWH), UW School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH), the UW Medical Foundation (UWMF), the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), each with unique administrative structures, systems and varying rules, regulations, bylaws, and missions. The Department of Medicine is organized into sub-specialty divisions of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine; Cardiovascular Medicine; Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; Gastroenterology and Hepatology; General Internal Medicine; Geriatrics and Gerontology; Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care; Hospital Medicine; Infectious Disease; Nephrology; and Rheumatology. Department of Medicine faculty lead research centers, institutes, and programs at the UW SMPH and on UW-Madison campus including the Center for Health Disparities Research, Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, Midwest AIDS Training & Education Center, Program for Advanced Cell Therapy, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, and the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute. Researchers in the department represent all 11 of the subspecialty divisions. From basic science to translational, health services and clinical research, and large data/language modeling they work to transform medicine every day. Educational programs and resources include the Internal Medicine Residency, Medical Student Education, Undergraduate Student Opportunities, Continuing Medical Education, Learner Benefits and Lifestyle, Training Verifications, Fellowships, Clinical Observerships, Grand Rounds, Education Innovations, Training Facilities, and Life in Madison. Core services areas within the department include Clinical Business Intelligence, Communications, Education Services, Facilities, Faculty Affairs, Finance, HR and Payroll, Information Technology, Philanthropy, and Research Services.

• Provides leadership in developing and administering budgets across multiple organizations including University of Wisconsin (UW) Health, University of Wisconsin (UW) - Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), and University of Wisconsin (UW) Foundation. Oversees financial operations, including grants, contract, clinical, and other funds, to ensure adherence to prudent and generally accepted accounting practices and compliance with Federal, State, university, and sponsor rules, regulations, laws and bylaws

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Provides oversight and management of office, research, and clinical space on and off campus, department information systems, and regional network development

• Responsible for communication and marketing of department activities, accomplishments and department philanthropic activities including meeting with and engaging potential donors

• Provides leadership for the strategic and short-term planning processes as well as independently obtaining and validating data needed for strategic decision-making

• Provides leadership, guidance, and management of the department's clinical, research, teaching and service programs and staff to ensure efficient and effective operations

• Provides leadership and oversight of training programs including residency, fellowship, medical student, graduate student, and continuing medical education (CME) program

• Provides leadership and administrative oversight of basic, clinical, and translational research programs including staffing, compliance, fiscal, information technology (IT), and facility needs

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Administration

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging-and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

The starting salary for the position is $266,395 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience with a record of significant accomplishments is required.

• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of academic medicine's multiple missions of education, research, clinical, and community service is required, as is supervisory and leadership experience.

• This position requires strong leadership, ability to work within a matrixed-management structure, and demonstrated experience with faculty relations, team building, systems expertise, creativity, flexibility, collaboration, organization assessment, decision-making and interpersonal and staff development skills as well as the ability to operate in high-pressure situations.

• A proven track record of demonstrating a high degree of initiative and strong operation, management, organization, financial, analytical negotiation and conflict management skills is required.

• Solid oral/written communication skills are required.

• Experience managing in an integrated, academic hospital or health system is strongly preferred.

• Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree in business, healthcare administration, or closely related field is preferred.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is March 26, 2026; however, the position
will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Benjamin Schultz-Burkel, drbenjamin.schultzburkel@wisc.edu, 608-345-2655

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