Chief of Staff
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Job Location:
Laredo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Chief of StaffAgency
Texas A&M International UniversityDepartment
Office Of The PresidentProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Laredo TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Job Summary
The role of the Chief of Staff is to represent the interests and priorities of the Office of the President through management and integration of the Presidents initiatives priorities and objectives. The job is fast paced and high functioning in a highly team-based and collaborative environment. The Chief of Staff will be responsible for planning and directing all administrative and operational activities for the Office of the President
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serving as a key member of TAMIUs executive team the Chief of Staff works closely with the university community to collaborate on strategies and matters impacting TAMIU.
Leads a variety of initiatives managed at the level of the Office of the President working closely and in coordination with senior leadership as needed. Especially provides independent analysis and removes barriers to ensuring priority initiatives and projects are executed and communicated to the campus community.
Directs and oversees high-level projects and events initiated by the President and communicates progress to the President and executive team.
Manages the Office of the President. Develops implements and oversees professional administrative processes and workflow to ensure optimum functioning of the Presidents executive office. Manages Presidents staff and plays a critical role in defining and prioritizing direction for allocation of the Presidents time. Ensures all internal and external requests/inquiries are addressed properly efficiently and judiciously and track progress until resolved. Maintains accurate confidential files and data records.
Independently handles high level or sensitive concerns and requests on behalf of the President.
Participates in key constituent meetings to guide strategy and policy to ensure appropriate responsive follow-up and accountability and to facilitate resolution of matters requiring the Presidents attention.
Facilitates the Presidents participation at public events including preparation of remarks and event logistics.
Coordinate with divisions in facilitating the revision of university policies and procedures.
Provides support to the President regarding written communication including required memos reports briefing papers meeting materials correspondence etc.
Serves as the primary liaison to the Texas A&M System the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Texas Legislature and other external entities regarding presidential matters.
This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Bachelors degree.
Experience - Ten years of senior level experience in a large complex organization.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Strong strategic and analytical skills.
Ability to:
Effectively and simultaneously manage multiple high-priority projects within specified deadlines in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
Perform in a collaborative dynamic fast paced high growth team-based environment.
Communicate effectively and show excellent oral written and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to influence people and decisions.
Ability and experience in applying and utilizing software and technology to develop creative solutions to effectively solve problems.
Preferred Knowledge and Abilities
JD Masters degree or PhD/EdD (or equivalent).
Experience providing senior executive level support or office management within an institution of higher education.
Previous Chief of Staff Chief Administrative Officer or similar level experience.
Licensing / Professional Certification - None
Physical Requirements - General Office Environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision of Others
This position generally supervises employees.
Other Requirements
Available after hours due to the flexible and responsive nature of this position for emergency situations or matters that arise.
Ability to take on additional responsibilities or activities related to and assigned by the President.
Position requires on campus face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Customer Retention
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Extensive Knowledge
- Account Management
- Front Office
- Telephone Calls
- Needs Analysis
- Cold calls
- Business Relationships
- Customer Complaints
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
- New Clients
About Company
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.
