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Chief of Staff

Employer
Auburn University
Location
Alabama, United States
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Jun 22, 2017

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Position Type
Executive, Other Executive
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time

Chief of Staff

Department: Office of the President Admin 

Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of this position is to manage, facilitate, coordinate, and direct key functions and activities of the President's Office and to interface with the Board of Trustees Office, Senior Officers of the University, and other such individuals as shall from time-to-time provide direct support to the Office of the President. This position is a senior member of the President's staff. The incumbent performs and oversees the completion of initiatives and activities established by the President.

This position supervises professional, support, and technical staff including, but not limited to:

  • Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
  • Executive Director of Governmental Affairs
  • Director, AA/EEO
  • Director, Public Affairs
  • University Ombudsperson
  • Associate VP, Audit and Compliance

The essential functions include:

I. Leadership (35%)

  • Assures the effective and efficient operation of assigned functional areas by providing sound leadership and direction.
  • Provides direct staff support to the President, with the primary goal of implementing the President's vision and successfully achieving Auburn University's mission.
  • Represents the President at a variety of internal and external meetings and events and represents the perspectives of the President in meetings involving senior management discussions of policies and procedures.

II. Operations (35%)

  • Ensures the efficient operation of the Office of the President.
  • In coordination with the senior staff of the University, develops and distributes planning documents, position papers, issue papers, television and radio scripts, marketing materials, special news releases, special and occasional reports, speeches, and studies to be used by the President and other system administrators in contact with the public.
  • Carries out special projects as directed by the President.
  • Serves as the President's liaison with vice presidents, interfaces with the Board of Trustees when necessary, and other senior staff.
  • Leads studies and research projects and conducts fact-finding on sensitive issues as directed by the President.
  • Works collaboratively with senior officials and other managers in addressing crisis situations that may have a University-wide impact.
  • Prepares and/or directs the preparation of correspondence relative to the President's Office regarding communications, public relations, and public education matters.
  • Coordinates staff support for University administration and committees, task forces, and study groups appointed by the President.
  • Provides feedback to the vice presidents from the President's perspective as needed or requested.

III. Outreach (15%)

  • Assists in the coordination of such community relations activities as may be required to successfully advance the vision and agenda of the President and the Board of Trustees.
  • At the President's direction, serves as liaison to government agencies, commissions, and associations and stakeholders in public higher education.
  • Works collaboratively with the President's staff and others in coordinating or directing planning and implementation of major University ceremonies and events hosted by the President.

IV. Planning (10%)

  • Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of the Auburn University strategic plan.
  • Working with senior staff, reviews suggested policies and provides the President or vice presidents with recommended modifications.

V. Other (5%)

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the President.
  • Where appropriate and required by circumstance, serves as spokesperson for Auburn University. 

Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have relevant experience working in a large public non-profit or government agency and/or a public research university in a leadership position of director or above; with the following minimum combination of education and experience:

I. Four Year degree and a minimum of Ten Years relevant experience, or
II. Master's degree and a minimum of Eight Years of relevant experience, or
III. Doctor of Philosophy Degree and a minimum of Six Years of relevant experience.

Additionally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to manage large and diverse organizations, with emphasis in the field of higher education government, or a field enhancing the direction of functions specific to the delivery of services in a higher education setting. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans and policies and to orient people toward achieving desired results. Demonstrated commitment to organizational effectiveness and excellence.

Please utilize the attachment feature of our online employment site and attach the following: cover letter, resume and professional references. 

Requisition No.: 27099 
Close Date: 07-01-2017 

The "Close Date" indicates the date after which the hiring department will begin reviewing applications of qualified candidates. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Refer to the above Requisition # and apply on-line at:

www.auemployment.com

on any computer with Internet access. If you need any assistance, contact Auburn University's Department of Human Resources at (334) 844-4145 or your local state employment service distribution system office. Internet Access is also available through your public library.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer.

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