Business Manager - Division of Nephrology - Internal Medicine

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.

Job Summary

The Division of Nephrology seeks a Business Manager to drive administrative operations and supervise the efforts of the administrative team made up of Administrative Assistants and Specialists. The team supports a body of 50 instructional, clinical, research track faculty members who are deeply engaged in our tripartite mission of clinical, research, and educational excellence. Every function that the administrative team engages in intends to advance these missions.

Responsibilities*

Work both independently and collaborate with the Division Administrator to solve and execute all of the following:

• Staff Leadership - Supervise 5 or more FTEs, in various administrative support roles. Responsible for hiring decisions, performance evaluations, promotions, professional development, and disciplinary action. Maintain and update support model and continue to make changes to align with needs of the division
• Lab Support - Advise hiring managers and primary investigators on hiring practices, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, procurement, and payroll support. Create workflow, supporting documents and education on areas of support
• Department Operations - Manage annual evaluation process for the division to include communication and merit allocation. Serve as culture coach for employee engagement survey, manage COOP (continuity of operations plan - emergency preparedness) communications and plans for wet labs, IMPOWER council staff lead for the division
• Division operations - Including but not limited to: Maintain oversight of quality for Division portfolio of CV's. Guide staff involved with Faculty Evaluation process. Provide oversight of portfolio of staff operations in Transplant Center, hospital units, and outpatient units. Maintain oversight on various weekly conferences within the division
• ACGME Program Oversight - Manage ACGME compliance, provide oversight, and ensure execution in administration of ACGME general nephrology fellowship program and 2 non-ACGME programs
• Innovation - Seek to modernize and improve processes to the benefit of division faculty and staff
• Other - Support and drive team projects that arise in a timely and efficient manner
  

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelors degree and at least 10 years of administrative experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• Deep knowledge of university and medical school policies and procedures
• Familiarity with clinical operations and QGenda scheduling system
  

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday schedule is assumed. The design of the hybrid schedule is negotiable.

Work Locations

The division has an administrative presence across the medical campus. Locations include the Taubman Care Center, The Brehm Tower, MSRB2, University Hospital, University Hospital South, and the Simpson Memorial Building

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. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Business Manager - Division of Nephrology - Internal Medicine

Admin Manager Assoc Healthcare

Ann Arbor Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

Medical School

MM Int Med-Nephrology

5/06/2026 - 5/27/2026

Healthcare Admin & Support