CHIEF OF STAFF

University of Wisconsin System - Madison, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Madison, WI

251-500 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Vice Chancellor or equivalent leadership position at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a pivotal role that encompasses the planning and direction of all administrative, financial, and operational activities within the institution. This position is characterized by its significant influence and oversight, requiring the individual to organize and prioritize critical issues and necessary information to facilitate efficient decision-making for the executive leadership. As the chief advisor and main point of contact between university leadership and various stakeholders, the Vice Chancellor plays a crucial role in ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the institution. In this capacity, the Vice Chancellor will provide oversight and guidance to high-importance projects, managing daily operations within a unit, department, or functional area of executive leadership. The role involves developing major goals that align with broad functional objectives and overseeing the approval of policies developed within various sub-functions, departments, and work groups. The position is classified as staff/administrative, with an annual pay basis and is exempt from FLSA regulations. It is important to note that this position is not eligible for employment sponsorship (H1B or PERM).

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the institution.
• Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for executive decision-making.
• Serve as the chief advisor and main point of contact between university leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and guidance to high-importance projects.
• Manage daily operations in a unit, department, or functional area of executive leadership.
• Develop major goals to support broad functional objectives.
• Oversee and approve policies developed within various sub-functions, departments, and work groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working at an institution of higher learning.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential material.
• Ability to work with multiple constituents with diverse backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working at UWL.
• Progressive professional experience in higher education.
• Knowledge and/or experience of multiple units and/or divisions within a higher education institution.
• Experience with marketing for an organization.
• Experience working with legislators.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with numerous competing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to be a strategic, collaborative, and creative problem-solver.

Benefits

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and sick days.
• Sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
• Vesting in the retirement system after 5 years of employment, ensuring income post-career.
• Highly competitive benefits compared to local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.