Chief of Staff, Camden Chancellors Office

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ

Full-time - Executive

New Brunswick, NJ

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Chief of Staff for the Camden Chancellor's Office at Rutgers University will serve as a key advisor to the Chancellor, managing the office's operations and strategic initiatives. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to advance the university's mission and goals. The Chief of Staff will oversee administrative activities, prioritize critical issues, and ensure effective decision-making on behalf of the Chancellor, while also managing a team of administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a confidential advisor to the Chancellor.
• Assist in managing the Office of the Chancellor and advancing the leadership agenda.
• Plan and direct administrative and operational activities on behalf of the Chancellor.
• Organize and prioritize critical issues and manage day-to-day logistics for the Chancellor.
• Make decisions on behalf of the Chancellor with a commitment to the university's strategy and mission.
• Oversee strategic development and implementation of the Chancellor's initiatives and campus goals.
• Supervise key administrative staff in the Chancellor's Office and develop an effective support team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of eight to ten years professional experience in higher education administration required.
• Excellent oral, writing, and overall communication skills required.
• Experience working with diverse constituencies required.
• Proven ability to serve executive leadership in a confidential manner.
• Experience managing complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's, JD, or PhD strongly preferred.
• Project management certification desirable.
• Deep knowledge of higher education operations preferred.
• Familiarity with Rutgers campuses and policies preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees.