Southern University System - Shreveport, LA
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About the position
Reporting to the Chancellor of the university, the Chief of Staff (COS) will support the operations of the Chancellor's office. The incumbent will also serve as a strategic partner/liaison to the President. The COS will sit on the Chancellor's Executive Leadership Team (CELT) and will partner with various campus bodies/constituents to advance strategic priorities and special projects. Special projects including but not limited to matters involving University officials and community leaders. It is anticipated that the COS, like other members of the CELT will interact regularly with the Board of Supervisors. This person must be strategic, analytical, process oriented and committed to excellence in advancing the vision of the Chancellor.
Responsibilities
- Serves a key role in the process of strategic planning and problem resolution with matters affecting major segments of the university.
- Acts as key advisor to the Chancellor, helping operationalize the Chancellor's priorities into plans of action.
- Creates and maintains a plan to cascade communications when representing the Chancellor on projects and in meetings.
- Supports the works of the SUS President and Board of Supervisors on behalf of the Chancellor.
- Serves as the primary liaison for the Chancellor with university officials and community leaders on strategic and operational matters.
- Manages high priority projects and programs designed to support institutional goals and achieve the university's mission.
- Represents the university and coordinates communication with key community and advocacy groups.
- Engages with the Government Relations office regularly, providing status of all government contacts events and programs.
- Anticipates, identifies and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance.
- Partners with the financial administration to develop business plans related to a wide range of projects.
- Provides leadership in the areas of marketing, advancement and workforce & community development.
- May oversee the direct or indirect supervision of assigned personnel within the Office of the Chancellor.
- Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree plus demonstrated knowledge, competence and 5 or more years' experience in areas such as higher education; strategic planning; project management & operational effectiveness.
- Firm working knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and the ability to use them in complex, difficult or unprecedented situations.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
- Excellent organizational, communication, time management, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, Banner software (or the ability to learn Banner).
Benefits
- Compensation commensurate with experience.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
