Job Description

Job Summary

The mission of the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) is to transform health through bold and innovative education, discovery, and service. This mission is supported by a set of strategic pillars with our commitment to people, discovery, education, care, and service. 

The Department of Human Genetics at UMMS is looking for a Chief Department Administrator (CDA). The CDA will partner with the Department Chair to manage departmental operations and accomplish strategic initiatives of the department that are aligned with the overall vision of UMMS. Importantly, the CDA has accountability to the Medical School?s Executive Director for Administration and Chief Operating Officer for academic activities. 

About the Department 

The University of Michigan Department of Human Genetics (DHG), the first such department in the nation, was established in 1956 and has a nearly 70-year track record of sustained excellence and leadership in the basic sciences fields of human genetics and genomics. 

Chaired by Dr. Anthony Antonellis since 2019, the Department of Human Genetics currently has 55 faculty members including: 20 primary tenure-track faculty, 3 clinical faculty, 5 research faculty, 19 jointly appointed faculty, 4 LEO lecturers, and 4 active emeritus or adjunct faculty. In addition, there are currently 63 students, 13 post-docs, 8 administrative staff, 44 regular or temporary research staff, and 1 visiting scholar. 

Faculty-led research runs the gamut under the broad umbrella of human genetics and genomics, ranging from research topics in genetic counseling and ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) to the basic science of genome structure and function; genome evolution; epigenetics; gene regulation; genome mutagenesis; variant functional consequences; and the molecular etiology of inherited disorders. In addition to its thriving research portfolios, the faculty are engaged in training the next generation of scientists and clinicians via three degree-granting graduate programs: a Master's program in Human Genetics, a Master's program in Genetic Counseling, and a PhD program in Genetics & Genomics. 

The Department of Human Genetics has an average of $15M in total expenditures per year, with $10M in yearly research expenditures.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

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Michigan Medicine values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the development and maintenance of a positive and inclusive environment.

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Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Note: This position is expected to work 100% onsite and is not eligible for a hybrid or mobile/remote work arrangement.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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