Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff, Student Affairs

About the Company

Well-respected public land-grant research university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1876

Employees 10,001+

Categories

A&m Academic Accounting Administration Affairs Agricultural Sciences Aid Art Arts Bank Bible Biological & Earth Sciences Business Certification Chemistry College Commerce Communication Computer Counseling Criminal Distance Economics Education Educational Elementary Engineering Finance Financial Freshman General Health Higher History Honors Industrial Information Institute Instructional Journalism Justice KETV KKOM Laboratory Languages Literature Management Marketing Masters Math Mathematics Music Online Educator Operations Orientation Photography Physical Physics Political Printing Program Psychology Registrar Science Secondary Seminar Services Skills Social Sociology Special Student Success Systems Technology Texas Theatre University Work Continuing Education E-Learning

Specialties

education grid computing liberal arts supercomputing research and emerging technology

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight in key areas such as marketing and communications, development, finance, human resources, technology services, and facilities management. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the Division's mission and goals are in alignment with those of the university, and the Chief of Staff will be responsible for interpreting and implementing relevant regulations and procedures. The position requires a strong commitment to integrity, strategic alignment, and effective problem-solving, as well as the ability to build partnerships and proactively address challenges.

Applicants for the Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff position at the company should have a Master's degree in higher education or a related field, with a preference for a doctoral degree, and at least 8 years of executive-level managerial and supervisory experience. The role demands excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, a commitment to student development, and a deep understanding of the student affairs field. The Chief of Staff will also be involved in financial and operational leadership, serving as the primary advisor on matters related to the division's various departments. Experience in project management, data analysis, and a background in a higher education or similarly complex organizational setting are essential. The position is a key leadership role that requires the ability to shape the success of the Division and strengthen its impact across the campus and the broader community.

Hiring Manager Title Vice President for Student Affairs

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration