Chief of Staff

About the Company

Large public university in California

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1947

Employees
501-1000

Categories

• Education
• Higher Education
• Universities

Specialties

• business & management
• communications
• social science
• health professions
• psychology
• engineering
• education (teaching)
• arts and entertainment
• agriculture
• the sciences
• and public administration

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as the principal strategic advisor and support to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including serving as the DVC's principal advisor on academic and student affairs matters, strategically managing projects, and ensuring the execution of initiatives and projects by division staff. This role involves a high level of collaboration, research, analysis, and the ability to manage and coordinate special projects with system-wide implications. The Chief of Staff will also provide leadership and strategic guidance to the division, anticipate academic and student affairs developments, and assist in policy development and state leadership engagement.Applicants for the Chief of Staff position at the company should have an earned baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 7 years' of high-level project or program management experience. A background in a higher education environment is essential, with a preference for those who have worked in academic and student affairs. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, as well as the ability to work across multiple departments and with diverse constituents. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to maintain the utmost discretion and confidentiality, are also necessary. The Chief of Staff will be expected to keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices in academic and student affairs and to travel as required for the management and support of projects.

Hiring Manager Title
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• General Management
• Strategy
• Operations