Deputy Chief of Staff

The University of New Mexico's Health and Health Sciences is New Mexico's healthcare and academic medicine leader. Our UNM Health Sciences includes the School of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Population Health, Project ECHO, Center for Native American Health and more. UNM Health System, including UNM Hospital and Sandoval regional Medical Center provides the highest quality of care for more than 200,000 New Mexicans each year.

As a single incumbent position reporting to the Chief of Staff, work collaboratively within a team to coordinate and advance the work of executive University Health and Health Sciences leaders. Ensures operational efficiency and effectiveness within the Office of the Executive Vice President/CEO. Supports and sustains a culture of service, professionalism, and continuous improvement in the executive's organizational units. Serves as a trusted adviser to the Chief of Staff and represents executive leadership in delegated projects and initiatives designed to achieve the priorities and objectives of the EVP/CEO office. May manage office staff of the executive's organizational units.

This person will actively participate in building strong relationships across all UNM in addition to UNM Health Sciences and UNM Health Systems by engaging in communicative, collaborative, and respectful relationships with those serving in leadership roles. Manages special projects including matters involving University officials and community leaders.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

* Master's degree in related field

* Experience working within a health or health sciences system

* Experience working on legislative initiatives/government relations within an organization

* Demonstrated experience working with diverse community leaders and leading community engagement initiatives

* Experience managing visible and impactful projects at an executive level

* Experience in managing teams

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.