Chief of Staff to the VP Finance and Administration

🇺🇸 Athens, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $81K - $138K 💻 Administrator 🗓️ October 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Chief of Staff to the VP Finance and Administration to act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the vice president who oversees the university's finance and administration division. The chief of staff oversees critical projects, manages the division's budget and data analysis, and handles sensitive information with discretion. The role is based on the Athens, Ohio campus and calls for creativity and wide latitude.

Highlights

Advise the Vice President for Finance and Administration on sensitive and complex matters, and support the development and execution of the division's strategic goals and initiatives.
Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic briefs for internal and external stakeholders, and identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement across the division.
Track federal, state, and local laws and university policies, and initiate policy updates so the division's practices stay compliant.
Develop, manage, and forecast the division's budget, prepare financial analyses and projections, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Analyze workforce and financial data in university data systems to produce reports and actionable insights, and coordinate strategic procurement initiatives with university stakeholders.
Plan and oversee high-priority division projects, maintaining project charters, timelines, and management plans, and lead process improvement initiatives.
Act as liaison between the vice president and university leadership, and organize and lead leadership meetings by setting agendas, preparing materials, and documenting outcomes.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and government agencies, representing the division in various forums.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred: a master's degree in business, public, or higher education administration or finance, plus experience supporting executive leadership in strategic planning and in financial analysis and budget development, ideally in higher education, government, or another large organization.
Pay range of $80,593 to $138,208 for a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend work.