Chief of Staff - Internal Posting

INTERNAL POSTING: Only current, non-temporary, Auburn University and AUM employees outside of their probationary period are eligible to apply.

The Chief of Staff is a senior member of the President's executive team, responsible for overseeing and executing initiatives and activities established by the President. This role involves managing, facilitating, coordinating, and directing key functions and activities within the President's Office. The Chief of Staff interfaces with Senior Officers of the University and other individuals who provide direct support to the Office of the President. This position supervises professional, support, and technical staff as assigned.

A. Leadership (35%)
i. Assures the effective and efficient operation of assigned functional areas by providing sound
leadership and direction.
ii. Provides direct support to the President with the primary goal of implementing the President's visionand successfully achieving Auburn University's mission.
iii. Represents the President at a variety of internal and external meetings and events, conveying the President's perspectives during senior management discussions on policies, procedures, and
practices.

B. Operations (35%)
i. Ensures the efficient operation of the Office and carries out special projecsts as directed by the
President. Works collaboratively with senior officials and other managers in addressing matters that may have a University-wide impact.
ii. In coordination with the senior staff of the University, develops and distributes planning documents, position papers, special and occasional reports, and studies to be used by the President and other system administrators in contact with the public.
iii. Leads studies and research projects and conducts fact-finding on sensitive issues as directed by the President.
iv.Prepares and/or directs the preparation of certain correspondence relative to the President's Office.
v. Coordinates staff support for University administration and committees, task forces, and study
groups appointed by the President.

C. Outreach (15%)
i. Assists in the coordination of such community relations activities as may be required to successfully advance the vision and agenda of the President and the Board of Trustees.
ii. At the President's direction, serves as liaison to university stakeholders.
iii. Works collaboratively with the President's staff and others in coordinating or directing planning and implementation of major University ceremonies and events hosted by the President.

D. Planning (10%)
i. Assists in the implementation of the Auburn University strategic plan.
ii. Working with senior staff, provides feedback to the President on policies and procedures.
E. Other (10%)
i. Where appropriate and required by circumstance, serves as spokesperson for Auburn University.
ii. Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience working in a large public
research university in a leadershipposition of director or above.

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