Chief of Staff to the President

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Chief of Staff to the President at the University of Arizona is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the President and ensuring the operational efficiency of the President's Office. This position serves as a liaison to the Arizona Board of Regents and is critical in advancing the university's strategic priorities. The Chief of Staff acts as a trusted adviser, collaborates with various stakeholders, and oversees the execution of projects led by the President, all while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience, including 7 years of managerial experience in large complex institutions or organizations.
• Experience in leading multiple teams, projects, programs, and/or functions.
• Record of accomplishment in developing effective and strategic partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree.
• 10 or more years of senior or executive level experience in higher education, non-profit, or public sectors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that matters requiring the attention of the President are thoroughly developed, researched, and evaluated.
• Build and maintain successful working relationships with a wide range of offices, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.
• Anticipate, identify, and troubleshoot issues of concern or significance.
• Manage high-priority and timely issues and initiatives in close coordination with the President.
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of presidential materials, briefings, and correspondence.
• Participate in key meetings on behalf of the President to ensure understanding of institutional priorities.
• Provide direct support to the President at select appearances requiring travel, including evening and weekend work.
• Supervise the staff in the President's Office and sustain a culture of service and professionalism.
• Prioritize workflow and align staff resources within the Office.
• Ensure efficient use of the Office's resources and oversee tracking of expenditures.
• Inform and advise the President on resource allocation and annual prioritization.
• Oversee institutional strategic planning and goal-setting in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Monitor and report progress on goals to the President.
• Oversee presidential communications and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Facilitate communication and workflow among all areas reporting to the President.
• Represent the President's Office and function as the liaison to ABOR.
• Manage the preparation of materials for ABOR meetings.
• Interact with the public to provide information and build community relationships.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to UA recreation and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees