Senior Director Of Administration And Chief Of Staff

Penn State University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $109,300.00 - $164,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
Student affairs leadership
Administrative experience
Strategic initiatives
Penn State University Park is seeking a Senior Director of Administration and Chief of Staff for the Vice President for Student Affairs. The role requires significant experience in student affairs leadership, administrative skills, and a collaborative approach to enhance student services across multiple campuses

Job Summary

  • This senior leader will support the division’s strategic initiatives around creating intentional co-curricular learning experiences, preparing students for life, career, and citizenship, assisting students in overcoming barriers to success, advancing access, community, and belonging, enhance campus environments focused on student well-being, and improving operational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Responsibilities include serving as a senior leader of Student Affairs providing insight, lending support, and collaborating across the division and the University, and providing supervision to the directors of Student Affairs Communications and Marketing, Student Affairs Research and Assessment, and Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

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Penn State University Park is seeking a Senior Director of Administration and Chief of Staff for the Vice President for Student Affairs. The role requires significant experience in student affairs leadership, administrative skills, and a collaborative approach to enhance student services across multiple campuses.

Salary

Base: $109,300.00 - $164,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Student Affairs leadership
  • Administrative experience
  • Strategic initiatives
  • Budget planning and management
  • Human Resources oversight
  • Strategic communication support

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative leader
  • Cultural competence
  • Engaging with student leaders
  • Navigating complex environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • Advanced degree preferred

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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