Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff (CoS) reports directly to the Dean and serves as the Deans principal strategic advisor and operational coordinator. The CoS directs the organization, communication, and coordination necessary for the Dean to make effective and timely decisions. The CoS supports, but does not substitute for decision-making by the Dean, ensuring the Dean is equipped with accurate data, clear options, and well-organized materials to support informed leadership actions.The CoS is a visible partner with university leadership, communities, industry, and state organizations to advance collaborative networks, foster local economic and community development, and implement the Colleges strategic vision. The CoS is focused on internal operations; coordinates and reports on projects; demonstrates leadership that translates ideas into operational follow-through; and may represent CAS in professional and community settings. Up to 20% local and in-state travel may be required.

In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, the CoS also plays an active role in connecting the Dean for student engagement and leadership development by fostering communication and collaboration with student organizations and ensuring that operational processes reflect student needs and contribute to an inclusive, student-centered environment. Final candidate to hire must be legally authorized to work in the by employment start date. Required Job Qualifications

• Masters degree in business, public administration, sciences, or related field, OR in any discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or large organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects and initiatives.
• Supervisory and managerial experience.
• Proven ability to organize complex information to support executive decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed as a persuasive leader without formal authority.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of higher education leadership and shared governance.
• Ability to travel in and out of state and work non-standard hours and special events, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a drivers license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
• Final candidate to hire must be legally authorized to work in the by employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Essential Duties Job Duty Category Strategic Implementation Duty / Responsibility

Percentage Of Time 50 Job Duty Category Engagement / Management Duty / Responsibility

Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Operational Coordination Duty / Responsibility

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