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
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade AB
Salary Amount: $192,334 - $234,161
Job Description
Basic Function: Under the direction of the Chancellor, serves as the chief advisor and aide to the Chancellor, serving as a systems integrator across and amongst internal and external stakeholders and leaders; coordinates actions with the Administration Team and Cabinet, and collaborates with the Chancellor's direct reports and college executive management; and oversees and informs the Chancellor of the day-to-day operations of the office, 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 and stakeholders to meet project deadlines, work collaboratively, and accomplish goals and objectives for the benefit of the District and community;Identify critical areas requiring attention and/or decisions of the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and/or senior executives;Understand the needs and concerns of complex workgroups, find common ground, and build consensus;Influence, explain, and negotiate with senior executives and near-peers;Interpret and evaluate survey results to create action plans and training;Analyze, interpret, and summarize complex data and provide recommendations for actions based on data;Initiate and support responsive and future-focused innovation;Utilize sound analytical judgment and an operational focus to make effective decisions;Employ management and organizational development skills to improve services and increase efficiencies;Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and express complex information to a variety of audiences.Conditions of Employment: This is a Classified Management position. Paid vacation, 22 days annually; and paid accruable sick leave, 12 days annually. The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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