the client seeks a strategic, dedicated professional to serve as Associate Provost and Chief of Staff (COS) to the Provost. The COS will be an integral member of the Office of the Provost, supporting ambitious institutional goals across academic and student affairs and helping advance transformative education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in an urban setting. The role functions as a key strategic partner and advisor to the Provost, providing connectivity, oversight, and support between portfolios and projects within the Provost’s office.
the client is an educational institution committed to academic excellence, justice, leadership, and diversity, with a strong emphasis on the student experience in and beyond the classroom. the COS will join the Provost’s office during a period of innovation and change, working in collaboration with university leadership to support strategy and cohesion across the Provost’s office and its collaborating faculty and staff. The role will also act as a pivotal liaison between the Provost’s and President’s offices, supporting forward institutional planning and strategic discussions.
Key responsibilities include serving 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; acting 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. the client expects the COS to bring an understanding and appreciation for higher education, strong project management capability, and the ability to diplomatically build relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.