Morrisville, North Carolina
Posted: 05-Nov-25
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 85769
Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p
Recruiter Contact: Tina Fitzgerald at tfitzgerald@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Join Penn State Health at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation as Vice President, Chief of Staff to the CEO. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer and the executive leadership team of one of Pennsylvania?s most respected academic health systems.
In this critical leadership role, the Chief of Staff will work at the nexus of strategy, governance, and execution, helping to shape organizational priorities, align enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensure disciplined follow-through on key strategic and operational objectives. The Chief of Staff will collaborate closely with the CEO, executive team, and the Board of Directors to drive performance, enhance organizational effectiveness, and advance Penn State Health?s mission of clinical excellence, academic partnership, and community impact.
Serving as an integrative force across the enterprise, the Chief of Staff will:
- Partner with the CEO to define and manage the executive agenda, ensuring alignment of strategic priorities across the health system and the Penn State College of Medicine.
- Support the Board of Directors and its committees by coordinating agendas, materials, and follow-up actions that promote effective governance and strategic oversight.
- Lead or oversee high-impact initiatives that span clinical operations, academic collaboration, workforce development, and community engagement.
- Drive cross-functional coordination, ensuring clarity of accountability, transparent communication, and timely execution of systemwide priorities.
- Provide counsel and insight to the CEO and executive leadership on organizational dynamics, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
Penn State Health seeks a strategic, agile, and relationship-oriented leader with exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex, dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong executive presence, a record of operational excellence, and the capacity to translate vision into measurable results.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor?s Degree
- Minimum ten (10) years? experience in a leadership/management role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
- MBA, MHA, JD or similar
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?
There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.
Within Penn State Health?s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained