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Chief Academic Officer jobs are open across K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, edtech companies, and nonprofit education organizations, at every level from associate CAO to executive vice president, with specializations in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and academic program development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
Chief Academic Officer (CAO) & Designated Institutional Official (DIO) is responsible for advancing Memorial Healthcare System's Graduate Medical Education (GME) program academic mission while maintaining institutional accountability for the quality, integrity and accreditation of GME.Responsibilities:
Provide oversight of Continuing Medical Education, Undergraduate Medical Education and Medical Library Services.Set a systemwide academic and GME strategy aligned with clinical excellence, patient safety, community health needs, physician workforce development and responsible program growth.Serve as DIO for the ACGME Sponsoring Institution, with executive oversight of institutional requirements, the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), program accreditation, educational quality and continuous improvement.Partner with hospital and medical staff leaders, program directors, faculty and academic affiliates to strengthen training environments, educational outcomes and scholarly activity.Lead a high-performing academic affairs organization, including GME administration, faculty and program support, and cross-functional relationships with clinical operations, finance, HR and compliance.Oversee educational resources, operating priorities and financial stewardship, including GME funding considerations, while supporting a positive resident and fellow experience and well-being.Evaluate opportunities to develop or expand training programs that address regional physician and specialist workforce needs.Competencies:
Achieve Quality & Excellence, Executive Decision-Making, Leadership Courage, Leading Change, Strategic AlignmentEducation and Certification Requirements:
Medical DoctorMedical Doctor License (ME LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Osteopathic Physician License (OS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)Additional Job Information:
Responsibilities- Set a systemwide academic and GME strategy aligned with clinical excellence, patient safety, community health needs, physician workforce development and responsible program growth.
- Serve as DIO for the ACGME Sponsoring Institution, with executive oversight of institutional requirements, the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), program accreditation, educational quality and continuous improvement.
- Partner with hospital and medical staff leaders, program directors, faculty and academic affiliates to strengthen training environments, educational outcomes and scholarly activity.
- Lead a high-performing academic affairs organization, including GME administration, faculty and program support, and cross-functional relationships with clinical operations, finance, HR and compliance.
- Oversee educational resources, operating priorities and financial stewardship, including GME funding considerations, while supporting a positive resident and fellow experience and well-being.
- Evaluate opportunities to develop or expand training programs that address regional physician and specialist workforce needs.
Qualifications
- Medical Doctor or DO Required
- Ten (10) years of clinical experience Required and
- Extensive DIO/CAO senior leadership experience in graduate medical education Required and
- Candidates should demonstrate command of ACGME institutional and program requirements, proven partnership with clinical and operational executives, sound financial judgment, and a record of developing faculty, program directors and trainees. Experience in a complex, multi-hospital teaching system, particularly a community-based or public healthcare environment is required. Must possess a sound understanding of GME revenue, especially in the context of hospital rural reclassification and cap building. Understanding of legal and compliance issues as related to GME. Ability to work effectively with Legal, HR, and Finance Departments. Required and
- This job requires credentialing Required
- Medical Doctor License (ME LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Required and
Complexity of Work
- Candidates should demonstrate command of ACGME institutional and program requirements, proven partnership with clinical and operational executives, sound financial judgment, and a record of developing faculty, program directors and trainees. Experience in a complex, multi-hospital teaching system, particularly a community-based or public healthcare environment is required. Must possess a sound understanding of GME revenue, especially in the context of hospital rural reclassification and cap building. Understanding of legal and compliance issues as related to GME. Ability to work effectively with Legal, HR, and Finance Departments.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 0%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 0%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 0%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 40%
- Walking = 40%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 0%
- Seeing - Near = 0%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Shift:
DaysDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email MemorialTalent@mhs.net
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary:
Chief Academic Officer (CAO) & Designated Institutional Official (DIO) is responsible for advancing Memorial Healthcare System's Graduate Medical Education (GME) program academic mission while maintaining institutional accountability for the quality, integrity and accreditation of GME.Responsibilities:
Provide oversight of Continuing Medical Education, Undergraduate Medical Education and Medical Library Services.Set a systemwide academic and GME strategy aligned with clinical excellence, patient safety, community health needs, physician workforce development and responsible program growth.Serve as DIO for the ACGME Sponsoring Institution, with executive oversight of institutional requirements, the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), program accreditation, educational quality and continuous improvement.Partner with hospital and medical staff leaders, program directors, faculty and academic affiliates to strengthen training environments, educational outcomes and scholarly activity.Lead a high-performing academic affairs organization, including GME administration, faculty and program support, and cross-functional relationships with clinical operations, finance, HR and compliance.Oversee educational resources, operating priorities and financial stewardship, including GME funding considerations, while supporting a positive resident and fellow experience and well-being.Evaluate opportunities to develop or expand training programs that address regional physician and specialist workforce needs.Competencies:
Achieve Quality & Excellence, Executive Decision-Making, Leadership Courage, Leading Change, Strategic AlignmentEducation and Certification Requirements:
Medical DoctorMedical Doctor License (ME LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Osteopathic Physician License (OS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)Additional Job Information:
Responsibilities- Set a systemwide academic and GME strategy aligned with clinical excellence, patient safety, community health needs, physician workforce development and responsible program growth.
- Serve as DIO for the ACGME Sponsoring Institution, with executive oversight of institutional requirements, the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), program accreditation, educational quality and continuous improvement.
- Partner with hospital and medical staff leaders, program directors, faculty and academic affiliates to strengthen training environments, educational outcomes and scholarly activity.
- Lead a high-performing academic affairs organization, including GME administration, faculty and program support, and cross-functional relationships with clinical operations, finance, HR and compliance.
- Oversee educational resources, operating priorities and financial stewardship, including GME funding considerations, while supporting a positive resident and fellow experience and well-being.
- Evaluate opportunities to develop or expand training programs that address regional physician and specialist workforce needs.
Qualifications
- Medical Doctor or DO Required
- Ten (10) years of clinical experience Required and
- Extensive DIO/CAO senior leadership experience in graduate medical education Required and
- Candidates should demonstrate command of ACGME institutional and program requirements, proven partnership with clinical and operational executives, sound financial judgment, and a record of developing faculty, program directors and trainees. Experience in a complex, multi-hospital teaching system, particularly a community-based or public healthcare environment is required. Must possess a sound understanding of GME revenue, especially in the context of hospital rural reclassification and cap building. Understanding of legal and compliance issues as related to GME. Ability to work effectively with Legal, HR, and Finance Departments. Required and
- This job requires credentialing Required
- Medical Doctor License (ME LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL) Required and
Complexity of Work
- Candidates should demonstrate command of ACGME institutional and program requirements, proven partnership with clinical and operational executives, sound financial judgment, and a record of developing faculty, program directors and trainees. Experience in a complex, multi-hospital teaching system, particularly a community-based or public healthcare environment is required. Must possess a sound understanding of GME revenue, especially in the context of hospital rural reclassification and cap building. Understanding of legal and compliance issues as related to GME. Ability to work effectively with Legal, HR, and Finance Departments.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 0%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 0%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 0%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 40%
- Walking = 40%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 0%
- Seeing - Near = 0%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Shift:
DaysDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email MemorialTalent@mhs.net
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief academic officer jobs.
- Earned doctorate in education, curriculum, or a closely related academic field
- 10 or more years of progressive educational leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience leading accreditation processes such as HLC, SACSCOC, or AdvancED
- Proven ability to design and implement system-wide curriculum frameworks and instructional models
- Experience managing faculty or instructional staff hiring, evaluation, and professional development
- Proficiency with student information systems, learning management systems, and academic assessment platforms
Tips for Your Chief Academic Officer Job Search
Align your resume to academic outcomes
Chief academic officers are hired on results, not responsibilities. Reframe your experience around measurable improvements in student performance, graduation rates, curriculum adoption, or accreditation outcomes. Hiring committees want evidence you moved academic metrics, not a list of committees you chaired.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief academic officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by institution type
A CAO role at a community college, a charter management organization, and an edtech company look very different on paper. Filter openings by sector and read each posting for the governing board structure, accreditation body, and strategic priorities before you apply.
Prepare a portfolio of academic initiatives
Many search committees ask for a written leadership statement or academic portfolio alongside your resume. Gather documentation of curriculum overhauls, faculty development programs, or accreditation submissions you led so you can reference specifics during interviews.
Anticipate the board presentation round
Senior academic leadership searches often include a final-round presentation to a board of trustees or advisory council. Practice articulating a 90-day academic vision for the institution using publicly available strategic plans, enrollment data, and accreditation reports from their own website.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before discussing an offer, clarify reporting lines, budget authority over academic programs, and your relationship to the provost or superintendent. Ambiguity in those areas creates friction after you start, and they are easier to resolve during the offer stage than after you have accepted.
Chief Academic Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief academic officers?
Memorial Healthcare System, The Fedcap, and Rutgers University are hiring the most chief academic officers right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, New Jersey, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and edtech organizations.
How many chief academic officer jobs are remote?
About 0% of chief academic officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in edtech, online program management companies, and curriculum consulting roles. Positions tied to a physical campus, district, or accreditation oversight function are typically on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a chief academic officer?
Most chief academic officers move through classroom teaching into department leadership, then into district or institutional academic administration roles such as dean, assistant superintendent for curriculum, or director of instruction. Building a record of leading school-wide or system-wide academic initiatives, completing a doctorate in education or a related field, and demonstrating measurable student outcome improvements are the most reliable paths to candidacy for a CAO role.
Can you get a chief academic officer job with limited senior leadership experience?
A direct CAO appointment without prior senior academic leadership experience is uncommon, but associate or assistant CAO roles are specifically designed for candidates building toward the top seat. Focusing your search on those titles, emphasizing your accreditation involvement, curriculum design portfolio, and cross-functional collaboration with superintendents or provosts will make your application competitive for roles one level below the CAO before stepping into the executive position.
What does the chief academic officer interview process look like?
Most CAO searches run three to five rounds. An initial screening interview with HR or a search firm is typically followed by a panel interview with academic leadership, a stakeholder interview with faculty, staff, or community representatives, and a final-round presentation to the board of trustees or executive cabinet. Candidates are often asked to submit a written leadership philosophy or academic vision statement before the final round.
Where can I find and apply to chief academic officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief academic officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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