Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Medicine

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University School of Medicine seeks a Chief Administrative Officer to lead administrative operations for the Department of Medicine. This role provides strategic vision, financial stewardship, and operational excellence across Duke Health and the university framework.

Hybrid position located in Durham, NC. The CAO will partner with the Chair, division chiefs, and external partners to optimize processes, sustain growth, and advance the department's academic mission and research portfolio.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, healthcare, or related field.
• Eight+ years of management experience in healthcare finance and large organizations, ideally in academic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and financial oversight across department operations.
• Coordinate administrative operations and governance with faculty leadership.
• Drive process improvements and cost optimization within the department.
• Oversee budgets, endowment, gifts, and revenues in alignment with compliance and strategic goals.
• Mentor administrators and develop leadership across divisions.
• Represent the Chair in meetings with Duke Health and university partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial oversight

Change management

Process improvement

Communication skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree in business or healthcare

Job description

Duke University School of Medicine seeks a Chief Administrative Officer to lead administrative operations for the Department of Medicine. This role provides strategic vision, financial stewardship, and operational excellence across Duke Health and the university framework.

Hybrid position located in Durham, NC. The CAO will partner with the Chair, division chiefs, and external partners to optimize processes, sustain growth, and advance the department's academic mission and research portfolio.