Chief of Staff, Camden Chancellor's OfficeThe Rutgers University–Camden Chief of Staff will report directly to the Chancellor as a member of the Chancellor's cabinet and will work closely and collaboratively with all members of the Chancellor's senior leadership team, faculty, staff, and students at Rutgers University–Camden, as well as with university leaders and partners, community and alumni stakeholders. As Chief of Staff, the position will serve as a confidential advisor to the Chancellor and will assist the Chancellor in managing the Office of the Chancellor and in advancing the leadership agenda through coordinated planning with the senior leadership team and through various assignments and special projects. The Chief of Staff will plan and direct administrative and operational activities on behalf of the Chancellor, organizing and prioritizing and solving critical issues, managing day-to-day logistics for the Chancellor, and ensuring effectiveness and efficiency. This position will be responsible to effectively make decisions, oftentimes on behalf of the Chancellor and always with a commitment to the strategy and mission of Rutgers University-Camden. This position will be responsible for general oversight of strategic development and successful implementation and management of the Chancellor's initiatives and campus goals.
The Chief of Staff will also have direct managerial responsibility of key administrative staff in the Chancellor's Office and will be tasked with their general supervision, but will also be responsible for developing a productive and effective administrative support team in the Office of the Chancellor.
Position Status: Full Time
Work Arrangement: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 11
Position Salary: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required.Minimum of eight to ten years professional experience in the administration of an institution of higher education required.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent oral, writing and overall communication skills required; successful professional experience in working with diverse constituencies also required. Proven ability to serve executive leadership in a confidential manner. The successful candidate will have experience in managing complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, juggling long-term projects with urgent and immediate demands, and making the appropriate decisions regarding what should be the priority at any given moment. S/he must also be able to manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity and caution, and bring credit to the Office of the Chancellor and to the University.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's, JD or PhD is strongly preferred.Project management certification would be desirable.Deep knowledge and understanding of higher education operations is strongly preferred.Familiarity with all Rutgers campuses, and with Rutgers policies, procedures, and practices strongly preferred.All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
For additional information, please see the Non-Discrimination Statement.
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