Vice President of Strategy and Chief of Staff

Vice President of Strategy and Chief of Staff

Kingsborough Community College (KCC), founded in 1963, is a community college located in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, and one of 25 institutions within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. KCC is committed to its mission of providing access to high quality educational opportunities for a diverse population, both in career-related fields and in the liberal arts and sciences, to promoting student learning and development, and to strengthening and serving local communities. The college enrolls approximately 20,000 degree, dual enrollment (high school students taking college coursework) and continuing education students each year, including 7,000 students working to earn an associate degree, supported by 1500 full- and part-time faculty and staff.

KCC consistently ranks among the leading community colleges in the country in associate degrees awarded to minority students. The college has been designated one of the most effective community colleges in the United States multiple times by the highly prestigious Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and is also an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction.

POSITION DETAILS

The position of Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff reports directly to the President and serves on the President’s Senior Staff.

The Vice President will provide leadership and supervision for the following major areas of work :

• Strategic plan design, implementation and ongoing management
• External relations, including with government officials and community organizations
• The President’s office operations and staff

Strategy and planning

External Affairs

President’s office and staff management

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

Preferred qualifications include the following :

CUNY TITLE

Vice President

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$185,000 - $200,000

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement / pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 31499, or Title. Select 'Apply Now' and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

January 8, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.

Job ID 31499

Location Kingsborough Community College

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