Chief of Staff
DEADLINE
Full-time: Review of applications begins Monday, May 13, 2024 and continues until the position is filled.
SUMMARY
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Chief of Staff SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Chancellor of the university, the Chief of Staff (COS) will support the operations of the Chancellor’s office. The incumbent will also serve as a strategic partner/liaison to the President. The COS will sit on the Chancellor’s Executive Leadership Team (CELT) and will partner with various campus bodies/constituents to advance strategic priorities and special projects. Special projects including but not limited to matters involving University officials and community leaders. It is anticipated that the COS, like other members of the CELT will interact regularly with the Board of Supervisors. This person must be strategic, analytical, process oriented and committed to excellence in advancing the vision of the Chancellor.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serves a key role serves in the process of strategic planning and problem resolution with matters affecting major segments of the university. Ensures matters requiring the attention of the CELT are thoroughly developed, researched and evaluated.
- Acts as key advisor to the Chancellor, the incumbent in this position will help operationalize the Chancellor’s priorities into plans of action.
- Creates and maintains a plan to cascade communications when representing the Chancellor on projects and in meetings; keeps the Chancellor informed.
- On behalf of the Chancellor the COS will support the works of the SUS President and Board of Supervisors. Working to advance projects and other strategic work of the SUS and BOS.
- Serves as the primary liaison for the Chancellor with university officials and community leaders on strategic and operational matters pertaining to the specific area of institutional interest. Supports the Chancellor with issues related to faculty, staff, students and public affairs.
- Manages high priority projects and programs designed to support institutional goals and achieve the university’s mission. Aids in keeping the strategic vision across multiple divisions; ensures that constituent representatives are kept appropriately informed of project activities.
- Represents the university and coordinates communication with key community and advocacy groups, including external agencies and/or other interested parties. Assists with high competence as a skillful written and verbal communicator, preparing reports and other communications on behalf of the Chancellor.
- Engages with the Government Relations office regularly, giving status of all government contacts events and programs as directed by the Chancellor.
- Anticipates, identifies and troubleshoots issues of concern or significance; provides timely information and necessary updates across multiple stakeholders; responds to inquires as delegated by the President.
- Partners with the financial administration to develop business plans related to a wide range of projects; may chair and lead committees. Includes some responsibilities for budget development and management.
- Provide leadership in the areas of marketing, advancement and workforce & community development.
- May oversee the direct or indirect supervision of assigned personnel within the Office of the Chancellor. Uses judgement and discretion to ensure that all divisions are aligned with the university’s policies, goals and mission.
- Performs additional job-related duties as assigned or as the need becomes evident.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree plus demonstrated knowledge, competence and 5 or more years’ experience in areas such as higher education; strategic planning; project management & operational effectiveness
- Firm working knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and the ability to use them in complex, difficult or unprecedented situations.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment. Must also be able work with diverse groups in a collaborative manner.
- Excellent organizational, communication, time management, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, Banner software (or the ability to learn Banner).
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience
TYPE: Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Friday, August 11, 2023and continues until the position is filled.
The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment
Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.
In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.