Chief of Staff

Chief Of Staff

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Bridgeport, CT

Position Type Full Time

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

The Chief Of Staff is the President's senior strategic and operational partner, extending the President's capacity to lead and helping translate institutional priorities into coordinated action. The role advises the President, aligns senior leaders around shared objectives, oversees high-priority initiatives and the effective operation of the Office of the President, and serves as a trusted liaison to the Board Of Trustees and key internal and external constituents.

Through sound judgment, clear communication, disciplined follow-through, and collaborative problem-solving, the Chief Of Staff advances the University's mission, strategic plan, and reputation.

Background, Knowledge, and Skills

• Master's degree in higher education leadership, public administration, business, communications, public policy, or a related field.
• Leadership experience in higher education and familiarity with shared governance, board relations, strategic planning, institutional policy, and external affairs.
• Substantial progressively responsible experience supporting an executive, leading strategic initiatives, or managing complex work in higher education, government, a nonprofit organization, or another comparably complex environment.
• Demonstrated success coordinating work across functions and influencing outcomes without relying solely on formal authority.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, integrity, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organization, research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively through ambiguity, and respond calmly to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and work effectively with people from varied backgrounds and roles.
• Experience with executive communications, government or community relations, fundraising support, or organizational change.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to –

• Regular use of computers and other standard office technology, with extended periods of seated work.
• Regular interaction with campus and external constituents in office, meeting, event, and community settings.
• Occasional travel and evening or weekend work may be required to support University events and presidential commitments.

Special Requirements :

• Valid Driver's license and insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment

Outdoor Weather Conditions - X

Work with fumes or airborne particles - X

Work near moving mechanical parts - X

Risk of electrical shock - X

Vibration - X

Physical Activity

Standing - X

Walking - X

Sitting - X

Talking & Hearing - X

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel - X

Climbing or balancing - X

Bending, pulling, pushing - X

Driving - X

Lifting Requirements

Up to 10 pounds - X

Up to 25 pounds - X

Up to 50 pounds - X

Up to 75 pounds - X

Up to 100 pounds - X

Over 100 pounds - X

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Full-Time

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