CHIEF OF STAFF, CAMDEN CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Camden
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Chief of Staff, Camden Chancellor's Office

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Executive

Department
Camden Chancellor's Office

Overview
Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its Best Bang for the Buck universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary
The Rutgers University-Camden Chief of Staff will report directly to the Chancellor as a member of the Chancellor's cabinet and will work closely and collaboratively will all members of the Chancellor's senior leadership team, faculty, staff and students at Rutgers University-Camden, as well as with university leaders and partners, community and alumni stakeholders. As Chief of Staff, the position will serve as a confidential advisor to the Chancellor and will assist the Chancellor in managing the Office of the Chancellor and in advancing the leadership agenda through coordinated planning with the senior leadership team and through various assignments and special projects. The Chief of Staff will plan and direct administrative and operational activities on behalf of the Chancellor, organizing and prioritizing and solving critical issues, managing day-to-day logistics for the Chancellor, and ensuring effectiveness and efficiency. This position will be responsible to effectively make decisions, oftentimes on behalf of the Chancellor and always with a commitment to the strategy and mission of Rutgers University-Camden. This position will be responsible for general oversight of strategic development and successful implementation and management of the Chancellor's initiatives and campus goals.

The Chief of Staff will also have direct managerial responsibility of key administrative staff in the Chancellor's Office and will be tasked with their general supervision, but will also be responsible for developing a productive and effective administrative support team in the Office of the Chancellor.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
11

Position Salary
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Annual Minimum Salary
159680.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
202113.00

Annual Maximum Salary
244545.00

Standard Hours
37.50

Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of eight to ten years professional experience in the administration of an institution of higher education required.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent oral, writing and overall communication skills required; Successful professional experience in working with diverse constituencies also required. Proven ability to serve executive leadership in a confidential manner. The successful candidate will have experience in managing complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, juggling long-term projects with urgent and immediate demands, and making the appropriate decisions regarding what should be the priority at any given moment. S/he must also be able to manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity and caution, and bring credit to the Office of the Chancellor and to the University.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's, JD or PhD is strongly preferred. Project management certification would be desireable. Deep knowledge and understanding of higher education operations is strongly preferred. Familiarity with all Rutgers campuses, and with Rutgers policies, procedures, and practices strongly preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST2581

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Camden

City
Camden

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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