Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff

Description:

The Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff provides high-level professional, operational, and project coordination support for the Office of the Chief of Staff. The position exercises independent judgment in translating executive priorities into actionable work plans, coordinating cross-functional contributors, tracking progress against deliverables, identifying risks or delays, and determining when matters require elevation to the Chief of Staff or another senior leader. The position supports institutional priorities by preparing leadership briefing materials, synthesizing information from multiple offices, coordinating follow-up on sensitive or time-sensitive matters, and helping ensure that executive decisions are supported by clear context and timely implementation. The position also serves as a professional liaison across executive offices, communications, strategic operations, finance, and other campus partners. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, confidentiality, problem-solving ability, and organizational judgment in a fast-paced executive environment where priorities frequently cross divisional lines.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The primary purpose of the Office of the Chancellor is to promote the educational excellence and general development and welfare of the institution by directing the mission and vision of the university. Accordingly, the office staff ensures the administrative needs of the chancellor are met and provides administrative support to the chancellor by assisting with the daily operations of the university and acting as the initial contact for university administrators, faculty, staff and students; and visitors.

Requirements:

Mid-career professional with bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area and 2 yrs progressively responsible experience administrative/office management experience in higher education. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.