Chief of Staff/Vice President of Operations

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

just now•$199,445 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief of Staff/Vice President of Operations (COS/VPO) serves as the President’s principal representative and trusted advisor on strategic, administrative, and operational matters. The COS/VPO works collaboratively with members of the administration, faculty, and staff to ensure seamless operations across the University. The COS/VPO provides leadership and oversight of day-to-day functions, enabling operational efficiency and alignment with the University’s mission and strategic goals. The COS/VPO supports the President in ensuring effective, ethical, and efficient governance and administration. When delegated, the COS/VPO may perform executive functions on behalf of the President, representing the President in decision-making forums, meetings, and external engagements. This role requires exceptional judgement, integrity, diplomacy and a demonstrated capacity for managing complexity. The COS/VPO provides direct line management for key administrative and operational areas, including but not limited to: Information Technology, Facilities and Maintenance, Campus Safety and Security, Risk and Compliance, and other related operational areas as designated by the President.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration, higher education leadership, public administration, or related field
10+ years in higher education administration or a similarly complex organizational environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities, including direct oversight of multiple functional areas (e.g., IT, Facilities, Compliance and Campus Safety and Security)
Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational leadership, and operational management
Ability to work effectively with governing boards, executive leaders, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
Ability to communicate and have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Knowledge and commitment to mission and opportunity, and shared governance
Knowledge of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical decision-making

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, JD)

Responsibilities

Provide supervision/oversight to Information Technology; Facilities and Maintenance; Campus Safety and Security; Risk and Compliance and other operational areas as designated by the President.
Maintain efficient team structure and performance through analytics, processes and tools.
Lead, oversee, and direct a broad range of high-level projects on behalf of the President, including convening task forces and committees pertaining to institutional priorities, while ensuring that ongoing projects are effectively designed, coordinated, managed, implemented, evaluated, and meet scheduled deliverables.
Plan, direct and coordinate operations with the President, as well as other members of university administration, to determine the University's priorities and strategic direction.
In conjunction with the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost and Vice President of Enrollment Services, ensure academic endeavors that maximize student engagement.
Promotes a positive image and engagement of the University by attending campus, community, regional and state activities as applicable.
Partners with the Institutional Development office to advance major gift cultivation and fundraising strategies with active involvement in signature University and donor engagements events.
Coordinates ongoing research and evaluation to provide the President with actionable insights on PNWU issues, policies, and initiatives, supporting a culture of continuous improvements.
Serve as the President’s liaison with campus constituencies, as well as outside community constituencies as needed.
Facilitate the Executive Leadership Group meetings, provide perspective and recommendations and ensure that the group is accountable for following through on their workplans and assignments.
Contribute to the overall success of the University by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.