Chief of Staff and Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Operations

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $165K - $253K

💻 Operations

🗓️ September 16th, 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 collaborates with senior leadership, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to manage administrative duties, coordinate department activities, oversee strategic initiatives, and provide decision-making support that aligns with the university's mission.

Highlights

Acts as a confidential advisor to the Chancellor and ensures departmental alignment across academic, administrative, and external affairs.
Manages administrative duties and advances the leadership agenda through planning and special projects.
Oversees day-to-day operations and decision-making on behalf of the Chancellor.
Leads strategic development and implements Chancellor’s initiatives and campus goals.
Directly supervises key administrative staff and develops an effective support team in the Chancellor’s Office.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of higher education administration experience; Master’s, JD, or PhD preferred.
Strong communication, strategic thinking, project management, and confidential information handling skills required.
Experience managing complex situations and multiple priorities in higher education administration.
Familiarity with Rutgers policies and enterprise systems commonly used in higher education preferred.
Salary range between $165,269 and $253,104 with comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement, educational benefits, and paid leave.