Chief Of Staff - Office Of The Vice President For Research
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Strategic counsel and analysis
Research and innovation strategy
Stakeholder alignment and coordination
This executive leader will be essential to advancing the university’s research and technology transition strategy, enabling alignment across internal and external constituencies, and driving the successful execution of high-impact institutional priorities
Job Summary
This executive leader will be essential to advancing the university’s research and technology transition strategy, enabling alignment across internal and external constituencies, and driving the successful execution of high-impact institutional priorities.
The Chief of Staff ensures that CMU’s research and innovation strategy and priorities are clearly defined, aligned with institutional goals, and translated into effective execution.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
Matching Summary
This executive leader will be essential to advancing the university’s research and technology transition strategy, enabling alignment across internal and external constituencies, and driving the successful execution of high-impact institutional priorities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic counsel and analysis
Research and innovation strategy
Stakeholder alignment and coordination
High-impact institutional priorities
Project management for critical initiatives
Nice-to-have
Adaptability and excellence
Passion for university mission
High level of integrity
Effective interaction with varied populations
Key Requirements
10-15+ years senior-level experience
Bachelor's degree required
Ph.D. or terminal degree strongly preferred
Ability to operate at executive levels
Exceptional analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven success advising senior leadership
Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks
Work Rights
Must be legally authorized to work for CMU in the US