The client seeks an Associate Provost and Chief of Staff (COS) to serve as a strategic partner and advisor to the Provost. The COS will be an integral member of the Office of the Provost, helping advance ambitious university goals across academic and student affairs by providing strategic connectivity, oversight, and support between portfolios and projects within the Provost’s Office.
The COS will support institutional strategy during a period of innovation and change, including organizational transitions and opportunities to strengthen alignment across leadership teams. The role is expected to foster strategic discussions and forward institutional planning, with an ability to diplomatically engage and build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include acting as a thought partner, confidant, and strategic resource for the Provost; supporting and facilitating the work of the Provost’s office and university leadership teams; serving as a liaison and resource between the Provost and the Board of Trustees; and engaging internal and external constituents in a meaningful and transparent manner.