Executive Leadership Senior Director (Chief of Staff - Development)

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Executive Leadership Administration Senior Director will serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner supporting the CDO in advancing key organizational initiatives. This role works closely with senior leadership to foster collaboration across teams, enhance leadership decision-making, and implement organizational priorities to strengthen Mayo Clinic’s mission and the department’s strategic fundraising objectives. This role is responsible for driving short-term and long-term business planning, optimizing operational effectiveness, and ensuring cross-functional alignment. The senior director maintains a deep knowledge of departmental activities, strategic priorities, and factors pertinent to realizing those priorities. The senior director identifies connections and brings knowledge to bear on issues under consideration by the CDO and executive team and provides the CDO and executive team with unbiased and accurate information, analysis, consultation, and recommendations to support strategic and operational initiatives for the department. In collaboration with or at the direction of the CDO, convenes matrixed teams and leads multi-disciplinary professionals to carry out time-limited initiatives in support of department goals. This position reports to and receives direction from the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Chair.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Decision Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Chief Development Officer, providing strategic counsel on high-impact departmental priorities, risk mitigation, and decision-making.
• Ensure alignment of departmental initiatives with strategic fundraising priorities.
• Analyze complex issues, synthesize information, and provide actionable insights to support executive decision-making.
• With Stewardship colleagues, support the development and execution of touchpoints with CDO’s portfolio assigns.
  
  

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Work with CDO and collaboratively with colleagues to build meaningful agendas for meetings of Executive Leadership Team and Management Team, including retreats and planning sessions.
• Work with CDO to lead multi-disciplinary teams to implement strategic initiatives and drive operational efficiencies.
• Translate executive-level priorities into actionable plans and oversee their execution.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and provide regular reporting to leadership.
  
  

Cross-Functional Integration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between the Chief Development Officer and internal/external stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities and effective collaboration.
• Represent the interests of the Chief Development Officer in Mayo Clinic leadership and department committee and task force assignments, ensuring continuity and follow-through on strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with institutional leaders and key external partners.
  
  

Leadership Communications & Executive Presence

• As a member of the executive leadership team, the senior director participates in meetings, forums, and presentations.
• With Communications colleagues, review and help draft executive briefings, Development Leadership letters, Board of Trustees presentations, reports, verbal remarks, proposals, and strategic messaging to enhance leadership communication and visibility.
• Ensure messaging aligns with Mayo Clinic and department organizational goals and supports the department's annual plan.
  
  

Organizational Leadership & Culture Development

• With Talent Management, support initiatives to foster a high-performance culture within the department, ensuring alignment with Mayo Clinic’s values and mission.
• Manage high-priority organizational change efforts, ensuring seamless implementation and stakeholder engagement.
  
  

High-Impact Project Leadership

• Oversee and execute mission-critical projects that require executive oversight and coordination across teams.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring they align with institutional goals and fundraising objectives.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance the department’s effectiveness.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance the department’s effectiveness.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 7-10 years of demonstrated experience in senior management, including expertise in strategic planning, project management, and leadership.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a position associated with Development, philanthropy, or fundraising
• Demonstrated success in advising senior leadership, implementing comprehensive planning strategies, and managing complex and high-impact projects and processes.
• Strong executive presence, leadership acumen, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams, respond rapidly to competing demands, and prioritize needs on an ongoing basis.
• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills to interact effectively with staff and high-level stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Excellent project management skills
  
  

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$152,443 - $221,062 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F, business hours. This position may work remotely from any location within the U.S. Occasional travel required per business needs.

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Jessica Gartner