Chief Of Staff Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public administration, public health, behavioral health, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a complex organization, preferably in behavioral health or human services.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and intergovernmental relations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage executive-level operations and lead organizational.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of behavioral health, intellectual disability services, and population health strategies.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to navigate sensitive issues with diplomacy.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a political environment while maintaining focus on organizational goals.
• Strategic leadership skills and demonstrated skill in fostering cross-sector partnerships and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate the Commissioner’s strategic vision into actionable work plans for leadership teams.
• Support the Commissioner in leading system transformation initiatives designed to advance behavioral health and intellectual disability services through a population health framework.
• Coordinate cross-divisional work, ensuring alignment with citywide priorities and policies.
• Oversee daily executive operations, ensuring efficient coordination across DBHIDS divisions and alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage cross-functional projects, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Monitor progress on key performance indicators and strategic initiatives, identifying and resolving barriers.
• Direct leadership development programs to strengthen executive and senior management capacity.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across all levels of the organization.
• Serve as a liaison between the Commissioner, internal leadership, City officials, state and federal agencies, community partners, and advocacy groups.
• Represent the Commissioner in high-level meetings, negotiations, and public engagements as needed.
• Lead policy analysis, planning efforts, and strategic initiatives that advance DBHIDS’s mission.
• Ensure integration of data-driven decision-making, evidence-based practices, and culturally competent approaches into organizational priorities.
• Coordinate communication and engagement strategies in collaboration with the Communications Unit.
• Manage high-priority and sensitive initiatives as assigned by the Commissioner.
• Oversee preparation of briefings, reports, and communications for the Commissioner and executive leadership.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities.