Position Title: Deputy Chief of Staff

Unit: Non-Unit Professional (NUP) Non-Unit Professionals Handbook

Department: The President's Office

Reports To: President and Chief of Staff

Date: July 2024

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Support and Planning:

• Assist the Chief of Staff in developing and implementing strategic initiatives and projects.
• Coordinate the execution of institutional priorities and ensure alignment with the institution's mission and goals.
• Provide strategic advice and support to the President and senior leadership.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of special projects and initiatives.
• Ensure timely and successful completion of projects, managing resources and addressing any challenges that arise.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and status reports.

Communication and Coordination:

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments and divisions.
• Prepare and review communications, presentations, and reports for the President and senior leadership.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and engagements involving the President.

Policy and Governance:

• Assist in the development and implementation of institutional policies and procedures.
• Support governance processes, including the preparation of materials for Board of Trustees meetings.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
• Represent the President's Office in meetings, committees, and events as needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.

Operational Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness within the President's Office.
• Implement best practices and streamline processes to enhance productivity.
• Manage office budgets, resources, and administrative functions.

Crisis Management:

• Assist in the coordination of crisis management and emergency response efforts.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans and protocols.
• Support the President in addressing urgent and sensitive issues.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff within the President's Office.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Support professional development and growth opportunities for team members.

• Master's degree in higher education administration, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education administration or a similar environment.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management and execution.
• Knowledge of higher education policies, governance, and operations.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic and visionary thinker.
• Integrity and ethical judgment.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Commitment to the institution's mission and values.

Compensation (Salary Range): $105,000 - $110,00 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include:

• High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus
• Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops, an eight-minute walk to the campus.

Location: Roxbury campus

Unit Status: Non-Unit Professional

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. The hours for this position may vary.

Expected Start Date: July 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Roxbury Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.