Executive Director, Occupational Health & Workplace Safety

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine’s Occupational Health Services seeks an experienced Administrative Director – Clinical to lead strategy, operations, and compliance for its occupational health programs. The role directs financial stewardship, staffing, and program delivery to support a safe, healthy workplace for University of Michigan employees.

The position requires a nursing credential (BSN) or related healthcare degree with Michigan licensure and at least five years in clinical management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare field.
• Current State of Michigan nursing license.
• Minimum of five years of clinical management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-range and annual plans for Occupational Health Services.
• Provide strategic direction for services, programs, and projects.
• Lead daily operational problem-solving across OHS programs and services.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies for effectiveness.
• Manage the OHS budget in collaboration with Michigan Medicine and Campus Finance.
• Oversee staffing, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and scheduling.
• Manage clinical space, facilities, and equipment to support regulatory requirements.
• Represent OHS to Michigan Medicine and University leadership and partners.
• Establish Service Level Agreements with departments to ensure services.
• Maintain knowledge of MIOSHA and OSHA standards and industry best practices.
• Represent OHS with state and national regulatory agencies and professional organizations.
• Lead committees and foster coordination among faculty and staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Clinical operations management

Budgeting & financial oversight

Staffing & HR processes

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Independent judgment

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or BSN

Master's degree in MBA or healthcare field

Lean & quality improvement training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Michigan Medicine’s Occupational Health Services seeks an experienced Administrative Director – Clinical to lead strategy, operations, and compliance for its occupational health programs. The role directs financial stewardship, staffing, and program delivery to support a safe, healthy workplace for University of Michigan employees.

The position requires a nursing credential (BSN) or related healthcare degree with Michigan licensure and at least five years in clinical management.