Deputy Chief of Staff

Chicago State University•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois’ only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states. Discover the latest advancements and milestones achieved by CSU in our Annual Report: https://www.csu.edu/president/annual_report.htm. The Deputy Chief of Staff will work directly with the Chief of Staff to manage a variety of institutional projects and initiatives on behalf of the Office and help to manage priorities towards the advancement of the University’s Strategic Plan and the President’s vision for the university. CSU is searching for a committed problem solver who takes a values-based approach to leadership and service. The successful candidate will be a practiced leader who is comfortable working in a transformational culture with strong knowledge of leading strategic initiatives, experience with complex project management, and skilled in executive writing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in a relevant field (administration, project management, or other related field), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in administrative roles within organizations
Proven track record of developing and managing effective partnerships across disparate groups to organize and facilitate decisions and ensure implementation

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or other advanced degree
Experience in a university or college environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven professional written assets (samples will be requested)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Knowledge and experience in building strong partnerships across different stakeholder groups and fields (for example, education, private sector, and community-based organizations) to build or strengthen initiatives
Ability to influence indirect reports and peers towards project and task completion
Ability to learn quickly and are comfortable in taking broad direction
Ability to effectively communicate with various groups of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to simultaneously manage and advance multiple projects
Ability to work independently without direct supervision and also collaboratively when necessary
Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
Record of accomplishment for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output

Responsibilities

Work with the Chief of Staff to prioritize, communicate, and manage organizational priorities and initiatives
Serve as the primary writer for executive correspondence, including but not limited to public addresses (speeches, talking points, remarks, published letters, etc.) on behalf of the Office of the President
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and manage external-facing projects on behalf of the University
Manage complex projects with competing deadlines, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure completion
Leads select projects assigned by management to advance the University Strategic Plan
Participates in and leads key internal and external meetings, as needed or as delegated
Work across the organization to help ensure coordination and alignment on goals and objectives, while identifying opportunities, challenges, and barriers to success
Other duties as assigned