Chief of Staff - College of Engineering (Term)

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Job Title:

Chief of Staff - College of Engineering (Term)

Department:

Engineering | Office of the Dean

This is a unique two-year term-to-regular appointment created to support the College of Engineering during an important period of leadership transition. Reporting directly to the Interim Dean, the Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner, helping to advance key priorities, coordinate complex initiatives, and strengthen organizational effectiveness. This highly visible role serves as a member of the Dean’s executive committee and senior leadership team and offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the strategic and operational strategy for the college.

The Chief of Staff provides leadership, coordination, development and execution of strategic initiatives across constituencies in the college and university. This role executes key strategic priorities and initiatives by exploring, identifying and evaluating comprehensive information and data to provide guidance, advice and assistance on a range of issues. The Chief of Staff ensures the dean is well prepared for interactions with internal and external stakeholders and partners in collaboration with the dean’s executive assistant.

The Chief of Staff will work closely with the dean and leadership of the college (including associate deans, senior staff, department chairs and center directors) to coordinate and align the strategic planning process to ensure initiatives are advanced in alignment with the strategic plan; develop, implement and execute project plans crossing multiple areas of the college; direct, manage, make decisions and prioritize large, complex projects and initiatives on behalf of the dean; keep dean advised on relevant issues and makes certain issues brought to the Dean’s office are addressed efficiently and effectively; engage with faculty, staff and community partners in the college, across the University, within the larger Ohio community and the nation in order to support college priorities; partners with HR and leadership to foster a high-performing work culture and work with finance to ensure the budget is aligned with the strategic mission and vision; Other duties as assigned and determined by dean.

While occasional remote work may be considered based on business needs, this position is primarily campus-based and requires a regular on-site presence for most work activities.

Some evening and weekend work and travel will be required.

Additional Information:

This unique two-year term opportunity offers the selected candidate the chance to work closely with the Interim Dean and senior leadership during an important period of transition. Upon the appointment of a permanent Dean, the role will be considered for ongoing continuation.

The target hiring range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience working in a senior administrative and/or managerial capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build consensus across college leadership and internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to contribute to the strategic planning of an organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills in order to manage a multifaceted and fast-paced workload.
• Ability to work collaboratively and strategically across functions, levels and departments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to solve problems and effectively operate in a senior administrative role.
• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing, directing and managing large-scale initiatives, and achieving strategic objectives, on time and on budget.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience serving as a chief of staff, senior advisor, or strategic planning professional in a large, complex higher education institution, with responsibility for coordinating initiatives, advising senior leaders, and driving organizational priorities.
• Knowledge of budget planning and financial management to align resources with strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively navigate the political, legislative, and regulatory factors that influence higher education institutions.

 

The Ohio State University College of Engineering 

Ohio State's College of Engineering and Knowlton School strive to foster a learning culture that prepares students to be key contributors to society through their technological, professional and personal skills. Our faculty, staff and our students thrive in an environment of new ideas and concepts that expand the understanding of science, engineering and architecture.

In addition to being an innovative leader in engineering and architecture education, we endeavor to fulfill our university's land-grant mission of advancing Ohio's economic mobility, competitiveness and standard of living through our contributions toward technology and creativity, continuous improvement, a well-prepared workforce and lifelong learning.

Ohio State’s undergraduate and graduate engineering programs are both ranked No. 1 among all Ohio universities and 15th and 14th, respectively, among public universities according to U.S. News & World Report. The university ranked among the top 25 best value engineering bachelor's programs by Value Colleges. The College of Engineering ranks 4th in the country for industry research and development expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. Ohio State was also named one of the most innovative universities in the nation, a ranking that identifies universities with leading approaches to curriculum, campus life, technology and facilities (U.S. News & World Report).

Additional Information:

Location:

Engineering Research and Education Laboratories (0265)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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