Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff for University Communications

Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff for University Communications

Job no: 529949
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Executive/Management/Director

Department: University Communications
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA12-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
August 14, 2022; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.
  
• A resume of your educational and professional work experience.
  
  Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements in the job posting to request additional information for the next stage of review.
  Department Summary
  The department of University Communications is charged with telling the University of Oregon's (UO) stories to a broad range of audiences and positioning the university to succeed and thrive. The department utilizes and manages a comprehensive suite of communications tools, including public relations, branding, advertising, licensing, digital media, and more for the benefit of the University.
  Position Summary
  The Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff for University Communications (AVP/COS) plays a central role on the University Communications (UC) leadership team in leading, growing, and maximizing alignment in collaboration across the functional portfolios to be a world-class communications organization.
  
  Reporting directly to the Vice President for University Communications (VP), the AVP/COS is a member of UC's Senior Staff and works closely with UC leadership team members to establish and evaluate department priorities and recommend strategies to meet objectives within UC in support of the University's mission of research, teaching, and public service.
  
  The AVP/COS serves as a key advisor to the VP on both strategic and tactical matters and works with the UA team to provide innovative and creative solutions to execute UC goals and objectives. The AVP/COS will also represent UC as a member of the Chiefs of Staff meeting in coordination and collaboration with other campus offices.
  
  The AVP/COS will work closely with the University Advancement Chief of Staff in setting the direction and priorities for the shared services team (finance/budget, payroll/timekeeping, human resources, and operations).
  
  This role has considerable responsibility in representing UC leadership, best practice recommendations, and building partnerships internal and external to UC. This position is expected to have and exhibit excellent delegation and communication skills. In addition, the AVP/COS will be responsible for setting the tone and establishing a culture of service and collaboration in all manners of function responsibility.
  
  As a member of the UC leadership team, the AVP/COS joins the UC Senior Staff's efforts to enhance and advance equity, inclusion, and diversity across all portfolios with UC.
  Minimum Requirements
  Please note: This is an internal search. Only internal applicants may apply.
  
  
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
  
• Ten years of professional experience in complex institutions and/or non-profit environments.
  
• Five years of progressively responsible experience working in operations or related functions, preferably in an academic or non-profit setting (an advanced degree in a related field will be considered part of the experience).
  
• Three years of experience in a supervisory or management role with at least one direct report.
  Professional Competencies
  
• Demonstrated experience with succession planning, performance management, and organizational goal setting and development.
  
• Direct experience working with executive leadership on change management within an organization.
  
• Demonstrated experience in operations in a complex organization.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
• Effective communication skills.
  
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  
• Excellent organizational skills, a strong sense of financial accountability, and the ability to manage resources with prudence and efficiency.
  
• Strong ability to problem solve, elevate priorities, and define and manage risk.
  
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to develop strategies to achieve operational goals. Ability to prioritize work for self and others and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
  
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Experience in multi-institution benchmarking practices with peer and aspirant peer institutions.
  
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art organizational development tools, both automated and manual.
  
• Advanced degree.
  
• Experience in higher education and an understanding of the nature of a professional school and research university.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/529949/associate-vice-president-and-chief-of-staff-for-university-communications
  
  
  
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