Chief of Staff to Dean of the School of Public Health

Brown University - Providence, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Providence, RI

Educational Services

About the position

The Chief of Staff to the Dean of the School of Public Health at Brown University plays a pivotal role in overseeing a wide range of executive and project support for the dean. This position is integral to leading strategy development and executing high-priority objectives that advance 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 align with the School's goals, objectives, and priorities. This role is essential in preparing the dean for meetings, events, travel, and speaking opportunities, ensuring that all necessary connections are made and follow-ups are conducted effectively. 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. This includes coordinating with the Advancement office on fundraising strategies and goals, as well as 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, and oversee the development of briefing memos, remarks, and other communication materials for both internal and external engagements. Additionally, this role involves managing special projects, decision-making regarding speaking engagements, and tracking progress on projects that do not require the dean's direct involvement. The Chief of Staff also serves as a liaison with academic and administrative leaders throughout Brown University, ensuring that the dean is well-informed about general School of Public Health and University issues. This position requires providing accurate and objective information and perspectives to support the dean's decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee executive and project support for the dean of the School of Public Health.
• Lead strategy development and execution of high-priority objectives.
• 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 communication materials.
• Manage special projects and decision-making about speaking engagements.
• Serve as a liaison with academic and administrative leaders throughout Brown University.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree or a combination of education and experience.
• Preferred 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.
• Skills to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in fundraising strategy and goals within an academic setting.
• Familiarity with public health issues and trends.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work/life balance
• Annual paid holidays
• Time off during winter break
• Summer hours