Chief of Staff to the Provost

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Closing Date:

09/05/2026

Type of Position:

Administrative StrategyNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas invites applications for the Chief of Staff to the Provost, a key leadership role supporting strategic priorities. The Chief of Staff to the Provost serves as a senior advisor and trusted partner to the Provost. This position supports the advancement of academic and institutional priorities by facilitating coordination, communication, and implementation across the units reporting to the Provost.

This position is well-suited for a professional with strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments while advancing high-impact work.

The Chief of Staff to the Provost serves as a senior advisor and trusted partner to the Provost. This position supports the advancement of academic and institutional priorities by facilitating coordination, communication, and implementation across the units reporting to the Provost.

Acting with delegated authority on behalf of the Provost, the Chief of Staff works closely with Vice Provosts, Deans, and other academic leaders to ensure alignment of initiatives, effective follow-through on key priorities, and thoughtful engagement with the university’s shared governance processes. The Chief of Staff also supports the Provost in navigating and maintaining effective relationships with external partners, University of Arkansas System leaders, and other key stakeholders, coordinating with the appropriate university offices to promote alignment and advance institutional priorities.

The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in ensuring coordination of communications, requests, and matters directed to or originating from the Office of the Provost. The position assesses and routes inquiries, facilitates timely and appropriate responses, and ensures that communications involving the Provost’s Office are coordinated, consistent, and aligned with university priorities. This role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate a complex, decentralized academic environment.

Regular, non-disruptive and reliable attendance is required, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least four years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education, government, or a similarly complex organization

• At least two years supporting or working directly with senior leadership

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating cross-functional initiatives or projects involving multiple departments, units, or stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least eight years of progressively responsible professional experience, preferably in higher education, government, or a similarly complex organizations

• Demonstrated experience preparing executive-level materials, such as briefings, reports, presentations, or communications for senior leadership

• Experience supporting or participating in institutional processes, initiatives, or governance activities (e.g., strategic planning, policy development, board or committee support, academic or administrative initiatives)

Core Competencies:

• Executive Judgment & Advising: Provides thoughtful and well-informed counsel on complex and sensitive matters

• Relationship Building: Establishes effective working relationships across academic and administrative units

• Coordination & Follow-Through: Ensures priorities are advanced in a timely and organized manner

• Institutional Awareness: Understands the structure, culture, and governance of a public research university

• Communication: Prepares clear, concise, and well-organized materials for a variety of audiences

• Discretion and Integrity:  Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and care

• Adaptability & Discretion: Manages competing priorities with professionalism and sound judgment

Additional Information:

$125,000 - $140,000Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusLucciana Lorenzetti
[email protected]
Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes