Allen University Hiring for Chief of Staff at Columbia, SC Full Time

TITLE: Chief of Staff

DIRECT REPORT: President

The role of the Chief of Staff is vital to
represent and aid the President in leadership and operational oversight to the Institution, Board of Trustees, and Cabinet members.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate and partner alongside the President, Executive
  Assistant, and Cabinet members to build on strategic and institutional goals
• Assist the President with correspondence dealing with
  legal matters that require confidentiality, discretion, judgement or negotiation
• Outline, draft, and execute presentations,
  speeches, reports, and local media interviews
• Represent the President in various civic, community, professional, political events
  and College functions
• Manage all correspondence through email, calls, and meeting requests and ensuring timely responses
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Must model exemplary excellence that support the Institution’s
  commitment and goals
• Ensure accurate, proper, and timely flow of information in operations
• Display the utmost
  professionalism
• Oversee projects and execute operational plans in managing projects, budgeting, and cost control
• Perform
  other duties as assigned by the President

Skills/Experience Required:

• Must have strong written,
  communication, and oral skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of HBCU policies, structure, and practices
• Excellent judgement and diplomacy
• Must be willing to travel and work flexible schedule as business needs require

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree (Doctorate or JD degree preferred)
• Five to seven
  years of related experience in executive management role
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Expertise in Legal
  counsel preferred