Chief of Staff to President

Months Per Year:12

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Seattle University is partnering with Isaacson, Miller to conduct the search for this position. To be considered for the opportunity, interested candidates must submit their application materials directly through the Isaacson, Miller application link.

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Applications submitted through the Seattle University careers site will not be considered for this search.

To apply , please use the link under  Position Description Work Model:

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team

Collaboration:

Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication:
Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity:
Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and

Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion:
Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation:
Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position

Description:

To apply please use this link:  Chief of Staff will be an integral member of the Office of the President and will bring strong communication, project management, and organizational skills to the team. The COS role covers the following key duties and responsibilities:

Act as a trusted advisor, strategic resource, and representative for the President Serve as the President’s aide, trusted advisor, and confidant on matters of strategic and institutional importance.

Advise the President on priorities and provide confidential and candid counsel, recommendations, and strategic guidance on matters requiring presidential attention. Surface competing viewpoints, identify institutional implications, and be attentive to potential structural inequities to be resolved.

Act as the President’s delegate and representative in leadership meetings, strategic discussions, and other engagements, as assigned, to facilitate executive decision-making, ensure follow-through on presidential directives, and exercise sound judgment to move initiatives forward.

Brief the President on key initiatives, projects, meetings, and emerging issues across the university.

Prepare and/or contribute to reports, briefings, presentations, communications, and responses on institutional matters as appropriate. Review, research, and synthesize complex information and data to support the President in decision-making.

Support the President in addressing faculty, student, parent, alumni, trustee, regent, and public affairs matters and governance, and directly manage issues of institutional importance on the President’s behalf when appropriate.

Advance presidential priorities through strategic projects…