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Deputy Chief of Staff

Employer
California State University - Chico
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 9, 2021


Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Job/Department Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Staff reports directly to the Chief of Staff and serves as an advisor to the President and Chief of Staff. At the direction of the Chief of Staff, the incumbent provides sensitive and confidential project management oversight and support for the Office of the President and campus community. The key focus of this position will be to serve as a resource to the President, Chief of Staff, and Cabinet, serving on critical campus committees/teams, managing operationalization of strategic and integrated plans, and providing high-level analytical interpretation of complex policies and procedures that will include research, analysis, development, and preparation of data. The incumbent will also be a member and liaison from the President's Office to the Emergency Operations Center and crisis management teams.

Mandatory Vaccinations:

The CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or have received a medical or religious exemption. Selected candidates should be prepared to comply with this requirement.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:
  • Bilingual.
  • A master's degree in business administration, higher education, public administration, communications, public relations, or a related field.
  • Experience in managing an administrative office in a public or nonprofit agency, college or university, or a comparable setting.
  • Experience managing/supervising staff.
Comprehensive knowledge and/or recent, relevant experience with:
  • Higher education administration working with the various divisions within a university.
  • Institutional/educational environments utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
  • Project management processes and practices.
  • Business process improvement tools and techniques such as process mapping and gap analysis.
  • Expertise in the use of spreadsheets including pivot tables, graphs, charts, macros and other formula driven features.
Required Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education, public administration, communications, public relations, or a related field.
AND
Five (5) years recent related experience in leadership and program management.

Salary and Benefits Information:

Salary commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected. (Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year).

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.

The person holding this position is considered a “Limited Mandated Reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

This position is designated to serve as a member of the Emergency Operations Center Group.

This position is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position and comes under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) of the California State University. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

A valid California Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment in this position, as well as successful completion and continued compliance with CSU Defensive Driving Course.

The duties of this position will include participation in a decision that may have a material/financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, this is a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code and the incumbent will be required to file a Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest and is subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. (Group/Category: Procurement Card Holder, 2) Note this designation is applicable only if Procurement Card is issued.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that California State University, Chico stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land and the waters that run through campus.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Review of Applications will begin 01/10/22. Applications received after that date may be considered.

Advertised: December 09, 2021 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
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