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Chief of Staff/S

Employer
Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing
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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 1005371
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 16
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Communication Arts Sciences
Department: Communication Arts And Sciences Dean 10010158
Sub Area: APSA- Pro Supervisory
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Professional Supervisory- APSA, Union, Remote-Friendly
Position Summary

Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts & Sciences is establishing a new role of chief of staff. The chief of staff is a high impact leader who plays a key role in partnering and advising the dean and college leadership to drive the college’s strategic vision. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who embodies a blend of strategic vision and practical execution skills with an ability to effectively collaborate with other senior leaders to manage, monitor, implement and evaluate complex initiatives. This dynamic role will play a crucial role in advancing a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives to ensure progress towards the college and university academic mission.

This position has opportunity for a hybrid working schedule with a minimum of three days per week in-office. Remote work agreements are continuously assessed based on the needs of the organization and follow policies and guidelines provided by the College of Communication Arts & Sciences and Michigan State University.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic advisor and partner to the Dean, Partner with college leadership team, Liaison to external stakeholders (80%)

  • Full-cycle development to implementation and execution of diverse strategic special initiatives and projects in consultation with the dean.
  • Work alongside the dean and ComArtSci’s leadership team to streamline and achieve college and institutional-level activities and goals.
  • Provides strategic analysis and recommendations to the dean; keeping the dean apprised of significant issues and identifies approaches to resolve issues exercising exceptional discretion with confidential information.
  • Represents the dean in high-stakes meetings, articulating and advancing the college’s priorities with clarity, diplomacy, and purpose.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives. Regularly tracks the progress of critical initiatives, ensuring projects stay on schedule with clear accountability and deliverables.
  • Leads planning and implementation of dean’s office events and engagements
  • Major strategic areas include but are not limited to: Esports including oversight of the Director of Esports, Teaching and Learning, and a variety of revenue generating initiatives.

Facility, Space, and Emergency Management (10%)

  • Serve as primary contact for space related executive planning. Work alongside the Senior Associate Dean for Research and ComArtSci’s Facilities team to facilitate research and college spaces.
  • Develop and coordinate ComArtSci’s emergency action strategies, including liaising with emergency teams and updating emergency manuals.
  • Ensure the security and safety of ComArtSci spaces, managing access, and serving as emergency contact.

Community & University Relations (5%)

  • Represent the dean and ComArtSci in university, college, and external committees.
  • Engage with diverse university stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaborative projects.
  • Promote ComArtSci initiatives and foster partnerships for campus-wide projects.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Requirements
  • Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Communication or Communication related field; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in financial management and analysis, personnel management, and computer systems use and development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Skill in working with campus stakeholders in a climate of openness and transparency, integrity, trust, mutual respect, and collaborative problem solving.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills with an ability to speak to a variety of audiences, transforming ambiguity into clarity; excellent listening skills, and the capacity and willingness to engage in intellectual debate and discussion.
  • Proven record of inspiring and leading teams, particularly in academic or high-stakes environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work alongside colleagues at all levels, respectfully and inclusively to foster a positive environment that promotes employee engagement and recognized their contributions.
  • Ability to model a commitment of personal growth and development and nurturing others' talents through strong mentoring, coaching, and team building.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Higher education experience is strongly preferred with an understanding of academic structure or academic governance.
  • 8 years or more experience in strategic planning, project management, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multidisciplinary workflows.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering relationships across all levels of the institution.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to managing institutional challenges and opportunities.
  • Personal and professional ethics and integrity
  • Impeccable judgment (sensitivity and discretion) in handling confidential materials and situations
  • High degree of energy, initiative, and organization; self-confidence, creativity, and willingness to take risks and develop and evaluate new programs with knowledge of national best practices, including the ability to use research, data, and assessment to guide decision-making.
  • Approachable, optimistic, and seeking solutions with intellectual curiosity and generosity of spirit, a positive can-do attitude, and strong resilience in the face of challenge or criticism.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

A complete application will consist of resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://comartsci.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding Eligibility ends November 26, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Nov 20, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Dec 3, 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Organization

Working at Michigan State University 

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.

Together, we tackle some of the world’s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better—from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.

We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.

We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.

The nation’s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.

Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we’re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.

In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

Top Distinctions

U.S. News & World Report ranks MSU

  • 29th among the nation’s public universities
  • First in the nation for 19 years for graduate programs in elementary and secondary education
  • First in the nation for graduate programs in nuclear physics and industrial and organizational psychology
  • First in the nation for undergraduate program in supply chain

Recognized for 11 consecutive years as one of the top 100 universities in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in its annual Academic Ranking of World Universities

Ranks 46th among public universities for in-state students in Kiplinger’s 2013 edition of Best Values in Public Colleges

Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, which measures and encourages sustainability in education and research; operations; and planning, administration, and engagement

Member of the prestigious 62-member Association of American Universities

Only university in the country with on-campus medical schools graduating allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) physicians, and veterinarians (DVMs)

Among the largest single-campus residence hall system in the country with 27 halls in five neighborhoods and two apartment villages.

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