Chief of Staff, Camden Chancellor's Office
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Recruitment/Posting Title Chief of Staff, Camden Chancellor's Office Job Category Staff & Executive - Executive Department Camden Chancellor's Office Overview

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its Best Bang for the Buck universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary

The Rutgers University-Camden Chief of Staff will report directly to the Chancellor as a member of the Chancellor's cabinet and will work closely and collaboratively will all members of the Chancellor's senior leadership team, faculty, staff and students at Rutgers University-Camden, as well as with university leaders and partners, community and alumni stakeholders. As Chief of Staff, the position will serve as a confidential advisor to the Chancellor and will assist the Chancellor in managing the Office of the Chancellor and in advancing the leadership agenda through coordinated planning with the senior leadership team and through various assignments and special projects. The Chief of Staff will plan and direct administrative and operational activities on behalf of the Chancellor, organizing and prioritizing and solving critical issues, managing day-to-day logistics for the Chancellor, and ensuring effectiveness and efficiency. This position will be responsible to effectively make decisions, oftentimes on behalf of the Chancellor and always with a commitment to the strategy and mission of Rutgers University-Camden. This position will be responsible for general oversight of strategic development and successful implementation and management of the Chancellor's initiatives and campus goals.

The Chief of Staff will also have direct managerial responsibility of key administrative staff in the Chancellor's Office and will be tasked with their general supervision, but will also be responsible for developing a productive and effective administrative support team in the Office of the Chancellor.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement

FLSA Exempt Grade 11 Position Salary Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. Annual Minimum Salary 159680.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 202113.00 Annual Maximum Salary 244545.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

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Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of eight to ten years professional experience in the administration of an institution of higher education required.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral, writing and overall communication skills required; Successful professional experience in working with diverse constituencies also required. Proven ability to serve executive leadership in a confidential manner. The successful candidate will have experience in managing complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, juggling long-term projects with urgent and immediate demands, and making the appropriate decisions regarding what should be the priority at any given moment. S/he must also be able to manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity and caution, and bring credit to the Office of the Chancellor and to the University.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's, JD or PhD is strongly preferred. Project management certification would be desireable. Deep knowledge and understanding of higher education operations is strongly preferred. Familiarity with all Rutgers campuses, and with Rutgers policies, procedures, and practices strongly preferred.

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Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2581 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden City Camden State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* Cover Letter/Letter of Application

* List of Professional References (contact Info)

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