Executive Chief Of Staff - Law School

POSITION DETAILS

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education with a dual mission of traininga diverse group of students to become excellent public interest attorneys and providing access to the profession for members ofhistorically underrepresented communities. As part of its mission, the Law School prepares students to practice "Law in the Service ofHuman Needs," and to transform the practice of law and legal education to make it more inclusive and just. We are the most diverseLaw School on the East Coast and the top-ranked Law School in the country for clinical legal education

As a member of the executive team, theChief of Staff oversees one or more College administrative functions to meet strategic goals and provide responsive, cost-effective, and high-quality services and programs. They plan, implement and manage key programs with responsibility for budget, personnel, and daily operations and coordinate and participate in key College and University-wide committees, advisory groups, and board-related activities.

Reporting directly to theDean of CUNY School of Law. The Chief of Staff works closely with Senior/Associate/Assistant Deans, directors, faculty and staff. They will be a member of the Deans cabinet. They will provide senior-level support and manage highly visible, complex projects and activities on behalf of the Dean partnerships, operations,outreachandboardrelatedactivitiesonschedule.

ThedutiesandresponsibilitiesoftheChief of Staffwillincludebutarenotlimitedto;

• Providing leadership and direction for the Dean’s ongoing projects and strategic planning initiatives to ensure thatall are effectively moving according to plan, objectives and established milestones.
• Developingandcultivatingeffectiveprofessionalrelationshipsinordertointeractwiththelawschool’scommunity, leadership,officesofthedean’s,VIPsandexternalorganizationstohelpfurtherthelawschool’srelations,visionfor thelawschoolandpublicaffairsgoals,whileactingasaliaisonfortheDean.
• Serve as the primary contact for stakeholders and college partners and represent the Dean at internal and external meetings.
• Recommending, developing, implementing, and evaluating methods, policies, procedures, and systems to bestsupport the Dean. Oversee the ECP performance management process. Troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise requiring the Dean’s attention
• Working with Foundation Board of Directors, including but not limited to supporting the recruitment process for prospectiveandnewboardmembers,supportingtheongoingengagementofexistingmembers,andfacilitatingcommunicationbetweenthelawschoolandFoundationboard.
• Handle matters of the greatest confidentiality, and provide confidential support and guidance to the dean, other executives, and senior staff members.
• Managing all scheduling and planning for the Dean’s appearances/speeches, VIP campus visits andevents.
• SupervisinganddirectingthestaffintheOfficeoftheDean.
• Preparing speeches, talking points, event briefings, and various correspondences on behalf of the Dean, inconjunction with the Director of Communications and Marketing
• MayincludegrantwritingfortheDean’sOffice.

This position may include evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years of related experience, preferably in higher education administration. Additional qualifications are defined below:

Master’s degree or other advanced degree

Higher Education background, with experience in public institutions, is highly desirable.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent judgment and a record of effectiveness in conflict resolution.

Must be able to work effectively as a member of the senior staff, independently, and proactively.

High level of diplomacy and confidentiality required.

Ability to represent the Office of the Dean to internal and external constituencies.

CUNY TITLE

Professional School Assistant Admin

Compensation And Benefits

$155,000-$165,000

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How To Apply

Visit https://cuny.jobs/jobs/ and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

This position is open until filled with resume review scheduled to begin on March 25, 2024.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Long Island City, NY 11101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Island City, NY 11101