President's Chief of Staff


Requisition Number: E00060P
Position Category: Executive
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Months Per Year: 12
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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.



Job Open Date: 08/21/2026
Review Date: 09/20/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

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 https://www.weber.edu/benefits/executive-benefits-summary.html.

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.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29112

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. 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).

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