Chief of Staff and Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Operations

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $165K - $253K

💻 Operations

🗓️ September 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Chief of Staff and Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Operations. This role reports directly to the Chancellor and manages administrative and operational activities within the Office of the Chancellor, overseeing strategic initiatives and coordinating across academic, administrative, and external departments to advance the university's mission.

Highlights

Serve as confidential advisor to the Chancellor and coordinate alignment across academic, administrative, and external affairs.
Manage administrative duties and advance the leadership agenda through planning, connections, and special projects.
Plan and direct administrative and operational activities, managing day-to-day logistics and solving critical issues.
Make strategic decisions in line with Rutgers University-Newark's mission.
Oversee implementation of the Chancellor's initiatives and campus goals.
Directly supervise key administrative staff and develop an effective support team in the Chancellor's Office.
Required: Bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of higher education administration experience.
Preferred: Master’s, JD, or PhD; executive-level administrative experience; knowledge of Rutgers campuses, policies, and procedures.
Strong skills in communication, strategic thinking, project management, and handling confidential information.
Salary range: $165,269 to $253,104 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.