Urban Institute - Washington, DC
posted 23 days ago
The Urban Institute is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff to support the Executive Office. This role is pivotal in managing the implementation of strategic priorities and ensuring that the Urban Institute lives up to its mission and values. The Deputy Chief of Staff will report directly to the Chief of Staff and will also work closely with Urban's Senior Vice Presidents. This position requires an exceptional communicator who can navigate complex internal dynamics and quickly develop a deep understanding of Urban's work. The Deputy Chief of Staff will be a key member of the Executive Office team, relied upon by Urban's leadership to identify solutions and achieve organizational goals. In this role, the Deputy Chief of Staff will partner with the Chief of Staff to develop and implement strategic priorities that encompass all aspects of Urban's work and workplace. This includes advancing racial equity within Urban's culture, content, and climate. The successful candidate will support institutional strategy development, track the implementation of priorities, and collaborate with colleagues across Urban to ensure effective execution of initiatives. Additionally, the Deputy Chief of Staff will manage Urban's discretionary budget process, ensuring that resources are aligned with strategic priorities and that expenditures yield the intended outcomes. This role also involves optimizing the infrastructure for the development and growth of research and policy programs, leveraging Urban's executive, fundraising, communications, and other capacities. Building effective relationships with centers, business units, and senior leadership across the organization is essential. The Deputy Chief of Staff will serve as a flexible and adaptable advisor to Urban's executive leadership, capable of addressing problems and advancing solutions as needed. This includes advancing key priorities of the President, preparing the President for external partnership engagements, and managing programmatic follow-ups. The role will also involve managing special projects for the executive office as they arise.