Duke University · 1 week ago
ASSOCIATE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$0/yr - $0/yr
10+ years expDuke University School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school that emphasizes collaboration and innovation in healthcare. The Associate Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) will drive strategic initiatives in neuroscience care and research, focusing on operational excellence and collaboration within the departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology.
EdTechEducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Drive integrated academic, clinical, and research programs that advance neuroscience excellence across Duke University Health System
Lead cross-functional initiatives that optimize financial performance, enhance HR strategies, and leverage data analytics for informed decision-making
Champion resource planning for staffing, space, facilities, and equipment across clinical, research, and administrative functions
Innovate clinical workflows and patient access strategies to improve operational efficiency and care delivery
Oversee faculty and staff compensation processes, including effort reporting and incentive planning
Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting and actionable insights
Develop and maintain performance dashboards and metrics aligned with SOM/DUHS priorities
Monitor financial performance across all missions and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
Mentor and empower administrative staff in HR, communications, and shared operations
Engage actively with School of Medicine and national organizations to implement best practices in clinical administration
Ensure compliance with SOM and DUHS standards and lead risk mitigation efforts
Collaborate with the CAO and Department Chairs to implement strategic initiatives and monitor progress toward departmental goals
Support development and execution of clinical operations plans, including service line integration and expansion efforts
Advance shared clinical programs and joint faculty initiatives across departments
Align departmental operations with Neuroscience Service Line strategies
Partner on budget preparation, financial forecasting, and resource allocation with finance teams
Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative departmental culture aligned with Duke’s values of excellence, equity, and innovation
Represent the departments in institutional committees and working groups as delegated by the CAO
Assist in developing and implementing departmental policies related to finance, HR, and operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or related field required
Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or academic medical administration, with expertise in financial management, grants and contracts, and complex operational systems
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive organizational change
Strong project management, financial acumen, and interpersonal skills
Experience in clinical operations, strategic planning, and cross-functional team leadership required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Neuroscience experience is highly desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Duke University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (274)
2024 (232)
2023 (202)
2022 (195)
2021 (148)
2020 (121)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
Recent News
2026-01-11
2025-12-18
Company data provided by crunchbase