Chief of Staff to Dean of the School of Public Health

Brown University - Akron, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Akron, OH

Educational Services

About the position

Brown University is a leading research university known for its student-centered learning and commitment to making a positive impact in the world. The Chief of Staff to the Dean of the School of Public Health plays a crucial role in overseeing a wide range of executive and project support for the dean. This position is responsible for leading strategy development and executing high-priority objectives while advancing and coordinating the work of the dean's office to promote the School's priorities and academic mission. As a strategic advisor to the dean, the Chief of Staff prioritizes issues requiring the dean's attention and ensures timely execution on matters that advance the School's goals, objectives, and priorities. The Chief of Staff is tasked with ensuring that the dean is well-prepared for meetings, events, travel, and speaking opportunities. This includes making necessary linkages and following up on activities stemming from these engagements. As a member of the dean's leadership team, the Chief of Staff collaborates closely with the dean to manage commitments and deliverables, driving organizational progress and ensuring that critical meetings and events are designed to advance the School's priorities while maximizing the dean's limited time. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the Advancement office on fundraising strategies and goals, collaborating with the Executive Dean of Finance and Administration, the Academic Dean, and other leadership team members on managing the dean's office strategic budget and multi-year resource management. The Chief of Staff will lead high-priority requests from the dean, manage the Director of Dean's Initiatives, oversee the development of briefing memos and communication materials, lead special projects, manage decision-making about speaking engagements, and ensure the smooth operation of the dean's office. Additionally, the Chief of Staff serves as a liaison with academic and administrative leaders throughout Brown, ensuring the dean is well-informed about School of Public Health and University issues, providing accurate and objective information and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee executive and project support for the dean of the School of Public Health.
• Lead strategy development and execution of high-priority objectives.
• Coordinate the work of the dean's office to promote the School's priorities and academic mission.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the dean, prioritizing issues requiring attention.
• Ensure timely execution on matters that advance the School's goals and objectives.
• Prepare the dean for meetings, events, travel, and speaking opportunities.
• Coordinate closely with the Advancement office on fundraising strategy and goals.
• Collaborate with the Executive Dean of Finance and Administration and the Academic Dean on managing the dean's office strategic budget.
• Lead high-priority requests of the dean and manage the Director of Dean's Initiatives.
• Oversee the development of briefing memos, remarks, and other communication materials.
• Lead and manage special projects and decision-making about speaking engagements.
• Assign responsibility for projects/issues not requiring the dean's involvement and track progress.
• Serve as a liaison with academic and administrative leaders throughout Brown.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree, or a combination of education and experience.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in higher education or related fields.
• Experience working with university senior officers on strategic academic and administrative issues.
• Working knowledge of issues, challenges, and emerging trends in higher education and public health.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and independently, exercising sound judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Demonstrated track record of establishing a cooperative work environment and creating strong collaborative relationships.
• Capacity to embrace change and identify creative solutions to complex problems.
• Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in fundraising and development within higher education.
• Familiarity with public health issues and policies.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

Benefits

• Flexible work/life balance
• Summer hours and winter break
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• Annual paid holidays