Chief of Staff to the President
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater New York City, NY Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Deputy to the President and Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic adviser and help advance presidential priorities across academic and administrative areas. The role translates priorities into coordinated projects, timelines, and measurable outcomes; brings stakeholders together to resolve barriers; and supports decision-making through meeting preparation, briefings, and follow-through. Responsibilities also include drafting executive communications, coordinating government relations and policy engagement, and representing the President in assigned meetings and initiatives. The Deputy will apply AI and emerging technologies to improve workflows and decision support, while working collaboratively with leaders and supporting shared governance. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, or a master’s degree and at least five years; comparable combinations may be considered. Required qualifications include success leading complex cross-functional projects, practical experience with AI and emerging technologies, excellent writing and communication skills, and strong meeting facilitation and project management abilities. Sound organizational judgment, discretion, and the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders are essential, along with strong information technology literacy. Experience as a chief of staff or executive adviser, in public higher education or government relations, and using technology to improve organizational processes is preferred.
Functions:
- Strategy
- Operations
About the Company
Dynamic public university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Age
employees
501-1000