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Assistant Chief of Staff for Presidential Communications and Special Projects

Employer
Case Western Reserve University
Location
Case Main Campus

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Chief of Staff for Presidential Communications and Special Projects
Location: Case Main Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 8691
Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Chief of Staff for Presidential Communications and Special Projects is responsible for advancing initiatives of the Office of the President through written communications, the conduct of research, and preparation of related materials at the direction of the Chief of Staff. The Assistant Chief of Staff will be responsible for all communications originating from the President and select designees, including speeches, talking points, op-ed columns, articles, social media posts, website content and correspondence. The Assistant Chief of Staff will work closely with the Chief of Staff (and engage with leaders that the Chief of Staff recommends) to identify emerging priorities and discern when and how to begin the process of informing key stakeholders and larger constituencies about them.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Through regular consultation with the Chief of Staff, identify major themes and focus areas for communications from the President, and develop engaging approaches to introduce them to campus stakeholders. Conceptualize research and provide writing support to the president, including for speeches, talking points, written statements, publication messages, website content and correspondence. Communicate information of a highly complex nature in a clear, concise and compelling way. (70%)Manage, oversee and prioritize all requests for communications from the president. Develop and sustain contacts with university leadership, faculty, staff, and other constituents that aid in achieving objectives. As directed by the Chief of Staff, coordinate with University Marketing and Communications as needed to ensure that messaging and timing of communications does not inadvertently conflict with other priority communications .(15%)As directed by the Chief of Staff, attend meetings and perform special projects, including those related to priorities in Government Relations and Local Government and Community Relations. (15%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Frequent interaction with the Chief of Staff and other staff within the Office of the President.

University: Regular interaction with university leaders; as needed contact with faculty and staff.

External: Regular contact with a variety of alumni, donors, friends and officials.

Students: Occasional contact with students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No direct supervision responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 5 to 7 years of communications experience, preferably within higher education settings.

Education/Licensing: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

REQUIRED SKILLS

    Ability to write quickly and well.Mastery of a variety of prose styles—including writing for digital channelsUnderstanding of the essential elements of persuasive, engaging writing, as well as the distinctions between speeches, articles, letters and other forms of communication.Capacity and willingness to learn the president’s voice and provide communications that match it.Ability to translate complex topics in ways that engage, inform and inspire.Understanding of the written and visual elements and structure of effective presentations - whether with visual aids (i.e. PowerPoint or other formats) or without –and ability to prepare such presentations quickly and well. Appreciation of the value of collaboration with multiple stakeholders in the development and revisions of key communications.Recognition of the importance of constructive feedback in continuous improvement and consistent enhancement of communications from the president.Exceptional interest in and talent for research.Superior interpersonal, communication and narrative skills.Outstanding planning and organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently while also seeking appropriate guidance and providing necessary updates to supervisor and colleagues.Knowledge of CWRU or willingness to learn the campus quickly.Proficiency in MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to meet consistent attendance.Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment.

Diversity Statement

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Organization

Working at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions. Founded in 1826 and shaped by the unique merger of the Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University, Case Western Reserve is distinguished by its strengths in educationresearch, service and experiential learning. Located in Cleveland's University Circle, we offer nationally recognized programs in the arts and sciencesdental medicineengineeringlawmanagementmedicinenursing and social sciences.

Student enrollment exceeds 9,800 students, forty percent of whom are undergraduatesFacultyand students hail from more than 90 countries, with academic interests that reach every region of the world. Case Western Reserve, with the support of individuals, corporations and foundations, aids nearly 100 designated research centers.

As a service-oriented institution dedicated to civic leadership, Case Western Reserve seeks individually and collectively to prepare our students to improve the human condition and to direct the benefits of discovery toward a better society. This effort is not limited to the university's classrooms, laboratories, librariesresidence halls and athletic fields, but includes partnerships with many other institutions. We build these partnerships believing that our ability to improve the human condition should begin in our own community.

Case Western Reserve University remains Ohio's top-ranked school among the nation's premier national universities, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report and is the only Ohio institution ranked in the top 50 nationally. We promote a culture of inquiry marked by rigor, creativity, curiosity, innovation, respect, sensitivity and open communication of ideas.

The university supports interdisciplinary partnerships in education and research with numerous faculty holding joint appointments in more than one Case Western Reserve school or department, as well as at neighboring institutions. These relationships launched many of the unique pairings of science, business and liberal arts into the centers and programs that enhance the undergraduate and graduate experience at the university. Our dual degree programs enrich the educational experience for those students who choose to balance the technical requirements of engineering or the sciences with a strong interest in the humanities.

With more than $375 million in research funding annually, the university attracts outstanding undergraduate and graduate students along with renowned faculty whose research has made significant contributions to the way we live and work. Case Western Reserve counts 15 Nobel laureates among our alumni and current and former faculty, including the first American scientist to ever receive the prize.

Our students' experiences in cultural institutions, clinics, social service agencies and industry are not viewed as “extra-curricular,” but create the learning experience that defines a Case Western Reserve education. The university's service programs in the Cleveland Municipal School District have impacted more than 145,000 students with more than 43 signature programs. The university has launched more than 580 community partnerships on the local, national and international levels. Annually the university sponsors Case for Community Day, an event where hundreds of Case Western Reserve employees and students lend their time and talent to targeted community development projects in the Greater Cleveland area.

Our alumni number more than 110,000 and constitute a “who's who” of every profession. Alumni represent one of the university's strongest resources, playing a vital role in campus life through their work as advisors, mentors, friends and advocates.

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