Associate VP for Campus Services

Associate VP for Campus Services & Chief of Staff

Job no: 528436
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Executive/Management/Director

Department: Finance & Administration
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $170,000 - $195,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA13-Fiscal Year 2021-2022
FTE: 1

Application Review Begins
November 10, 2021; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application, please include the following:
1) A cover letter that clearly articulates how your experience and skills make you an ideal candidate for this position.
2) A current resume.

Department Summary
The Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) and its 25+ departments provide critical financial, facilities management, human resource and administrative services to our campus. Its employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the university's many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe, clean, accessible and beautiful.

Position Summary
The Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff (AVP/COS) is a strategic partner to the VPFA with regard to operations, internal and external communication, and strategic planning. The AVP/COS is a member of the VPFA executive leadership team, and works closely with the other associate vice presidents reporting to the VPFA to develop and implement portfolio goals in support of the VPFA's initiatives. The AVP/COS provides leadership and coordination for projects within and outside the VPFA portfolio, and identifies and resolves issues impacting multiple campus units.

The AVP/COS is responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong professional relationships with key personnel in all areas of the university, including other chiefs of staff and those reporting directly to the VPFA. The AVP/COS is responsible for the day-to-day management of the office of the VPFA.

The AVP/COS provides regular oversight and direction to the VPFA Campus Services portfolio, which includes three units that support the university by providing essential services to the campus community— Print Services, Transportation Services, and the Vivian Olum Child Development Center—as well as the —Finance and Administration Shared Services department, which provides critical business services to units within and outside of the VPFA portfolio. In all, these units include about 95 employees and have operating budgets totaling over $15M.

The AVP/COS has a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion goals across the VPFA portfolio and partners with VPFA leadership to design and implement departmental DE&I initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
  
• Five years of management experience
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to the university's diversity and inclusion objectives.
  
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work across organizational lines, and inspire the work of others.
  
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Leads by example and maintains the highest ethical standards within the department and within the university.
  
• Ability to manage the ongoing organizational change of a dynamic higher education institution, including the ability to lead and advise about how to analyze problems, solicit input and recommend possible solutions.
  
• Applies disciplined analysis, innovation, entrepreneurial initiative, and a commitment to customer service.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Master's degree.
  
• Higher Education experience
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  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.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
  In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/528436/associate-vp-for-campus-services-chief-of-staff
  
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