Chief of Staff - (Office of the Chancellor/Board of Trustees)

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 : http : / / pa379.peopleadmin.com / applicants / Central?quickFind 61299

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