Chief of Staff

Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements noted. Grade EH Salary Minimum $56,064

• Master's degree in related field and ten years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proven experience working with senior leadership in higher education.
• Exceptionally high standards for internal customer relations.
• Proven leadership, supervisory, and administrative experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with, motivate, and lead staff.
• Goal-oriented self-starter who can work effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
• Skilled in a range of technology platforms.

The Chief of Staff will support the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) in strategically advancing the priorities of the College. The position will advise, support, assist, coordinate, and collaborate on initiatives for the Dean; coordinate the translation of initiatives and plans into action; and represent the interests and priorities of the Dean.

The Chief of Staff will operate as a key member of the Dean's senior leadership team, providing leadership and operational oversight in fulfilling the mission and priorities of the CEHD. This position will serve as a trusted adviser to the Dean, acting as a representative of the Dean, and providing leadership and support of projects and initiatives.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Dean's Office and keep the Dean organized and on schedule.
• Assists the Dean in providing leadership and direction for the College's strategic plans by working to accomplish the goals, providing assistance, consultation, and analyses of key initiatives.
• Manage the progress of projects, programs, initiatives, and activities designed to achieve the mission and strategic vision of the CEHD and align with those of the University.
• Ensure matters requiring the attention of the Dean are thoroughly developed, researched, and evaluated; respond to routine inquiries and deputizes for the Dean, where appropriate.
• Anticipate, identify, and troubleshoot issues of concern or significance; exercise discretion to provide timely information and necessary updates across multiple stakeholders.
• Research, write, edit, and/or coordinate preparation of presentations, reports, and briefings; conceive, craft, and edit speeches, remarks, messages, letters, and other communications for the Dean.
• Prepare agendas, facilitate weekly leadership meetings, and monitor actions to ensure implementation.
• Coordinate and oversee scheduling of the Dean's calendar, meetings, events, and other requests.
• Build and maintain successful working relationships and coordinate with offices, staff, and stakeholders, internal and external to the University.
• Travel with and accompany the Dean for engagements as necessary.
• Represents the Dean in selected internal and external interactions with faculty, staff, students, alumni, as well as university guests, visitors, and VIPs.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information as appropriate.
• Supervise assigned personnel within the Dean's Office and provide support to other unit supervisors.

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

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