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Job description
Chief Of Staff
Champlain College is seeking a Chief of Staff (CoS) to serve as a strategic partner to the President. The CoS manages executive and institutional communications, leads crisis communications, coordinates Board of Trustees operations, and partners with Advancement to support the President's engagement in fundraising activities. The CoS participates in meetings with or on behalf of the President and may lead cross-functional, institutional initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven leader with a warm, collaborative approach and the sound judgment to manage sensitive information, navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, and serve as a trusted proxy for the President across the college community.
Key Responsibilities
President's Office Operations & Strategic Coordination
Manage the day-to-day operations of the President's Office
Strategize and prioritize presidential projects, initiatives, communications, and activities to advance institutional goals
Engage appropriate administration, faculty, and staff to move important work forward
Research key issues with stakeholders and achieve resolution
Executive & Institutional Communications
Manage institutional and executive communications, including campus-wide employee forums and events
Write and manage communications originating from the President's Office
Lead crisis communications and serve as the primary contact in the President's Office during college emergencies
Develop and implement change management strategies for institutional communications
Board of Trustees & Advancement Support
Support operations of the Champlain College Board of Trustees and its subcommittees
Coordinate the President's engagement in advancement activities to meet campaign goals
Prepare and manage board materials before and after meetings
Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Leadership
Serve as the President's proxy with key stakeholders and liaise with staff in other organizations as needed
Assist the President in meetings and manage relationships across internal and external constituencies
Support campus leadership to advance key strategic initiatives
Assist the President in recruiting, evaluating, and inspiring potential new hires, keeping in mind the talent needs of the college
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred
A minimum of ten years of related experience
Ability to work collaboratively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders and build strong, trusted relationships
A positive, warm, and friendly disposition characterized by integrity, respect, honesty, openness, flexibility, sound judgment, and adherence to high ethical principles
Proven ability to work with and hold confidential information
Excellent organizational, managerial, and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with sound, independent judgment
Highly developed project management, verbal communication, and critical thinking skills
A leadership style rooted in a commitment to inclusion and working respectfully across lines of difference
Working Arrangements
Full-time, on-campus position based at our main campus in Burlington, VT
Standard business hours Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for board meetings, presidential events, and institutional priorities
Occasional evening and weekend commitments for college events, board sessions, and emergencies
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $125,000-$145,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
Paid Time Off: 16 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time and 2 days of personal leave
Retirement: 403(b) plan with 3% employer matching contribution
Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members
Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives
Welfare: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance
Other Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs
Application Instructions:
To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the academic excellence and inclusive community at Champlain College.
The College seeks candidates who can enhance its mission through their work, life experiences, service, teaching, or research. Please include specific examples of how you would contribute to these efforts in your Cover Letter.
To streamline our hiring process and ensure fairness for all candidates, we manage all recruitment communications through our online application system. Please do not call regarding your application status. We'll reach out directly if we'd like to schedule an interview.
The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.
Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV-positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees.
Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches education and strengthens our community. At Champlain, all members are valued as individuals and respected for their unique contributions.
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Worksite address
burlington, VT, 05405, US
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