Chief of Staff and Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Operations

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $165K - $253K

💻 Operations

🗓️ September 4th, 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, students, and external partners to coordinate administrative duties, align campus initiatives, and manage the Office of the Chancellor's operations. The position involves strategic planning, decision-making, and overseeing staff to support the university's mission and goals.

Highlights

Serve as a confidential advisor to the Chancellor and coordinate interdepartmental alignment across academic, administrative, and external affairs.
Manage administrative duties for the Office of the Chancellor and advance leadership agendas through planning and special projects.
Plan and direct operational activities on behalf of the Chancellor, prioritizing and solving critical issues, and managing daily logistics.
Make decisions aligned with the university’s strategy and mission, sometimes on behalf of the Chancellor.
Oversee strategic development and implementation of the Chancellor’s initiatives and campus objectives.
Supervise key administrative staff and develop an effective support team within the Office of the Chancellor.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of professional experience in higher education administration are required.
Preferred qualifications include a master's, JD, or PhD, with deep knowledge of higher education operations and Rutgers policies.
Excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, project management, and integrity in handling confidential information are essential.
Salary range: $165,269 to $253,104, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and life insurance.