Associate VP & Chief of Staff
About The Position
This position reports directly to the Vice President for Student Life. As Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff (AVP & COS), the person in this position serves as the principal aide to the Vice President, handling a wide range of matters of institutional importance on behalf of the Vice President. The position also coordinates day-to-day operations of the Office of the Vice President, and is responsible for overseeing directors of key division support in the areas of human resources, parent and family programs, research and assessment, major student events, strategic communications and marketing, and financial services. The AVP & COS is responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong professional relationships with key personnel in all areas of the university, including those reporting directly to the president and other vice presidents. The AVP & COS serves as a member of the Vice President's Executive Team (VP and AVP's), Student Life Leadership Team, Student Life Department Directors team, and on the institutional leadership team's Chiefs of Staff group.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years work experience in higher education, including demonstrated success working with senior-level administrators or executives.
- Experience in strategic planning, assessment, financial acumen, or personnel administration, within a higher education, non-profit, or state agency environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and Interact effectively with an organization's leadership, students, faculty and staff, and community and government agencies.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to small and large groups.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Thorough knowledge of, or ability to learn, UO's administrative programs and university rules and policies.
- Ability to facilitate strategic planning including formulating processes, metrics, and reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or doctorate degree in higher education administration, MBA, or JD.
- Previous experience in higher education student affairs.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
