Chief of Staff

Chief Of StaffKUOW has an outstanding opportunity for a Chief of Staff to join their team. Reporting to the President & CEO, the Chief of Staff plays a central role in advancing KUOW's strategic priorities, strengthening organizational effectiveness, supporting the Board of Directors, and leading critical human resources, people, and culture initiatives. Working across the organization, this position helps translate vision into action by coordinating enterprise-wide planning, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring accountability for major initiatives.The Chief of Staff serves as a key connector among the executive team, Board of Directors, staff, and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, diplomacy, the ability to work with sensitive information, project leadership, communication skills, and the ability to influence and align diverse groups around shared organizational goals. Based out of KUOW's Seattle office, this role is suitable/eligible for hybrid/occasional telework.The successful candidate will:Bring a genuine curiosity and appetite for learning, with a willingness to deeply immerse themselves in the public media landscape to understand its mission, audiences, business model, challenges, and opportunities.Help ensure KUOW's strategic plan becomes operational across the organization.Build strong partnerships across teams and leadership levels.Lead professional development for teams and leadership development across the organization.Create clarity, accountability, and momentum around key organizational priorities.Strengthen board engagement and governance effectiveness.Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and a respected collaborator across KUOW.Drive alignment, accountability, and execution across teams by building credibility, fostering strong relationships, and influencing outcomes through expertise, judgment, and effective communication rather than formal authority.To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, communications, organizational leadership, human resources, or related field. Five or more years of progressively responsible leadership, strategy, operations, organizational development, human resources, or chief-of-staff experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.Experience supporting senior executives, governing boards, or executive leadership teams.Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Strong facilitation, project management, and organizational planning skills.Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and navigate complex organizational dynamics.Experience building trust and influencing outcomes without direct authority.Experience in nonprofit, public media, journalism, higher education, mission-driven, or civic organizations.Experience supporting a board of directors or governing body.Experience and comfort with public speaking.Background in strategic planning, organizational change management, or workforce planning.Human resources leadership experience.Experience working within a complex stakeholder environment.Seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience.Duties may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines. Ability to travel when necessary to attend station events. Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions. Position is suitable/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework.This recruitment requires a cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be forwarded to the hiring department.KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle's NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts and events in service to the 3.9 million people in our coverage area. As a self-sustaining service of the University of Washington, our mission is to create and serve a more informed public with a vision to broaden conversations and deepen understanding.Pay Range Minimum: $159,996.00 annualPay Range Maximum: $185,004.00 annualFor information about benefits for this position, visit is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.