Chief of Staff

• Serve as key advisor to and act on behalf of the Chief of Staff, providing critical and high-level support to optimize time
• Assist the Chief of Staff in managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Provost
• Coordinate events, programs, special initiatives, institutional meetings, leadership convenings, and Provost engagements
• Partner with communications and university partners to organize events aligned with institutional priorities
• Manage requests for the Provost's participation in events and speaking engagements
• Establish and maintain practices, processes, policies, and quality control measures to identify efficiencies
• Provide integrated policy analysis and strategic consultation to the Chief of Staff and senior administration
• Coordinate Provost's Leadership Team and Council of Deans meetings and retreats, including agendas, speakers, priorities, and follow-up
• Serve as liaison on committees and with offices inside and outside the University
• Create and manage a system for program sponsorship requests
• Represent the Office of the Provost with senior administration, faculty, staff, students, potential donors, and outside organizations
• Assemble staff or faculty to support the Provost's preparation for high-level meetings
• Track actions, follow-up, and issue resolution; create issue status reports for the Provost
• Interpret requests and determine when important or emergency matters require escalation
• Recommend solutions to operational and administrative challenges and follow through to implementation
• Oversee electronic information systems, facilities coordination, and space planning
• Coordinate integrated planning and processes covering administration, safety, contingency, growth, space, disaster, and finance
• Examine workflows and revise processes to improve efficiency
• Perform related responsibilities as required

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