Chief Of Staff Jobs

Required Qualifications

• Able to balance competing demands, priorities, and needs of multiple stakeholders
• BA/BS and at least 15 years of experience
• Extensive experience working in a complex, decentralized higher education environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates exceptional judgment, discretion, confidentiality, integrity and flexibility
• Effective in developing strong relationships and effective partnerships
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple, diverse constituencies
• Substantial experience in responsible administrative positions demonstrating excellent organizational and managerial abilities and effective leadership
• Strong commitment to collaboration, consultation and shared governance
• Track record of promoting and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or understanding of the University of Minnesota
• Advanced or terminal degree
• Experience with strategic planning and knowledge of strategic management concepts, business practices, and principles, as well as change management
• Experience in an advisory role reporting to a senior leader

The Chief of Staff is a critical member of the President’s Office team who works collaboratively to drive, facilitate and support presidential strategic projects, directives and initiatives. The Chief of Staff provides strategic advice and counsel, possesses a high level of integrity, and demonstrates discretion in sensitive and confidential matters. This position will report directly to the President, partner with the director of HR/operations in the office, work closely and collaborative in managing the members of the strategy team, and working directly with the President, other members of the President’s Office team and constituents to advance the priorities of the President and the mission of the University. Work mode is hybrid.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consulting with administrative and collegiate staff, governance bodies, and other offices and individuals on complex policy issues and initiatives
• Assume additional responsibilities or duties as assigned by the Interim President
• Participate on a wide variety of internal and external committees on the president’s behalf
• Advise the President on a wide variety of administrative and executive issues, including policy development and the effective utilization of human, fiscal and physical resources
• Ensure that all presidential directives are effectively communicated, integrated, executed and measured
• Serve as a liaison with senior leaders, faculty, staff, students and multiple and diverse internal and external constituencies
• Directly support the President as needed, including drafting briefing memos, charge letters, and policy documents, attending and staffing meetings with the President, and arranging events to further the President’s agenda and strategic priorities
• Oversee implementation of the University’s systemwide strategic plan, MPact 2025, and ensure timely and effective execution of its metrics and outcomes
• Work with the Board of Regents, the President and senior leaders to plan Regents’ agendas and ensure the timely and effective preparation and submission of docket materials
• Assist and serve the President in support of the full complement of executive responsibilities and commitments, including coordination of the President’s agenda and ensuring that presidential directives and initiatives are effectively carried out

Salary Range: DOQ

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled. Contact Kate Sturkert with questions, [email protected].

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