Associate Chancellor/Chief of Staff - UC-wide Campus Only

Associate Chancellor

This position is open to current system-wide UC Campuses only. Not open to non-UC applicants. Only current UC employees or former UC employees with current Preferential Rehire rights will be considered for this position. Former UC employees with current Preferential Rehire rights will need to identify themselves as such in their application to be considered for this position.

The Associate Chancellor functions as Chief of Staff to the Chancellor, with responsibility for helping to articulate and implement the Chancellor's vision and goals for the campus. In so doing, collaborates regularly with campus leaders. Plays a critical role in strategic planning, decision making, and execution of decisions. Provides analytical support on a broad range of complex issues and resolves or makes recommendations for resolution. Oversees the chancellor's office staff and ensures effective operations, including scheduling, communications, and information flow. Manages initiatives on behalf of the Chancellor. Advises the Chancellor and collaborates with other senior leaders on matters related to policy, programs, personnel, and both internal and external relations. Acts on behalf of the Chancellor as directed and serves as a liaison with campus leaders, the Office of the President, and the Regents. Oversees confidential and sensitive issues for the Chancellor.

Budgeted Salary: $210,000 - $270,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: EXEC ADVISOR MGR 3 (000559), Grade 30 Travel: Up to 5% of the time

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience and/or training. Advanced knowledge of the legal constraints and opportunities for higher education in the State of California and through Federal programs and regulations. Advanced knowledge of the organizational environment of higher education and large research universities to understand client priorities, issues, motivations, and constraints. Advanced knowledge of organizational processes, protocols, and procedures. Demonstrated management skills, with the ability to assess, evaluate, coach, and mentor others. Excellent strategic thinking skills. Excellent consulting and relationship-building skills. Excellent ability to establish mission and goals at the macro-level; to lead subordinate managers to develop goals in alignment with the mission. Sophisticated leadership abilities to establish department goals, and motivate and influence others to achieve goals. Knowledge of university compliance functions and their effective management, including Title IX, EEO, and internal audit functions. Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to advise campus leadership on highly sensitive issues.