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Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
President's Chief of Staff
Requisition Number
E00060P
Position Category
Executive
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Chief of Staff (CoS) serves as senior advisor and principal representative of the President of Weber State University, acting under the President's direction to advance institutional priorities across the University. This high-impact role functions as an executive partner, helping translate the President's vision effectively across all divisions of the institution. The Chief of Staff navigates relationships and logistical details across the University-aligning the work of the Vice Presidents, the Cabinet, and the President's Council to ensure that institutional momentum is maintained and that the University's Strategic Plan is executed with precision. The CoS extends the President's capacity to lead at a high level by managing the complex internal operations and external landscapes and stakeholders that define modern higher education leadership.
Working in tandem with the Executive Assistant, the Chief of Staff focuses on the broader purpose and strategy of the President's engagements. This includes directing executive communications to ensure a consistent presidential voice, conducting high-level research to produce strategic briefings, and overseeing the progress of institutional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The CoS resolves operational and interpersonal issues before they require the President's direct intervention and, as a trusted representative of the President's Office, builds collaborative relationships with Faculty Senate, student leadership, and external stakeholders on the President's behalf.
Job duties of the position include the following:
Strategic Plan Implementation & Institutional Alignment
Executive Cabinet Integration & Performance Management
Executive Voice & External Communications Strategy
Issue Triage & Conflict Resolution
Oversight of Presidential Initiatives
Required Qualifications
Required: Master's degree in Higher Education Leadership, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
5 years of progressive leadership or strategic initiatives experience in a complex organizational setting
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant field
Demonstrated experience translating a strategic vision into actionable plans with measurable KPIs
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Experience facilitating a significant strategic shift, accreditation cycle, or leadership transition at a higher education institution
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
08/21/2026
Review Date
09/20/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $170,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package .
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.
Screening of applications will begin September 20, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Worksite address
ogden, UT, 84403, US
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