Position Title: Chief of Staff (Office of the Chancellor/Board of Trustees) - District
Open until filled
Department: Chancellor Office (D)
Position Type: Classified Management/Supervisor
Location: District
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade AB
Salary Amount: $192,334 - $234,161
Salary Type: Annual
Basic Function: Under the direction of the Chancellor, serves as the chief advisor and aide to the Chancellor, coordinating actions with the Administration Team and Cabinet, overseeing day-to-day operations, including budget, staffing, and operating procedures.
Education and Experience:
A master's degree in business or public administration, educational leadership, strategic leadership or a related field from an accredited institution, and seven (7) years of senior management experience, five (5) years of which includes leading and/or supervising staff, in an academic setting. A doctorate in a related field is desired.
Knowledge Of:
- Collective bargaining and participatory governance processes;
- Tools, techniques, and tactics to build collaborative cross-functional teams;
- Techniques for team building, project management, and collaborative goal development;
- Current practices, ideas, and research in higher education;
- Management practices and techniques, including assessment and continuous improvement;
- The mission, goals, and objectives of public higher education and the community it serves;
- Statistical analysis software/strategies, survey design and administration;
- Strategic planning concepts, theory, and practice, including organizational models and best practices.
Ability To:
- Assist in translating the Chancellor's vision into a clear action plan for the District;
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion;
- Lead and empower teams to meet project deadlines;
- Identify critical areas requiring the attention of the Chancellor or senior executives;
- Understand the needs and concerns of complex workgroups;
- Influence, explain, and negotiate with senior executives;
- Analyze, interpret, and summarize complex data;
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Commitment to Diversity:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds.
Physical Demands:
Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 15 pounds; occasional travel is required.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment with moderate noise levels.
Representative Duties:
- Serves as key advisor and thought partner to the Chancellor;
- Assists the Chancellor in overseeing daily activities and needs;
- Identifies and leverages subject matter expertise in staff;
- Supports the Board of Trustees in training and conference participation;
- Collaborates with senior executives to identify partnerships;
- Ensures that assigned projects support the mission of the District;
- Provides supervision and direction to assigned District staff;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment:
This is a Classified Management position with paid vacation and sick leave. The District provides a health and welfare benefit package.
Required Applicant Documents:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Other Transcript
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
To apply:
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