Chief Of Staff - Office Of The Vice President For Research

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Strategic analysis and decision support
Senior leadership stakeholder management
High-level project management execution
This executive leader is essential to advancing the university's research and technology transition strategy while enabling alignment across internal and external constituencies

Job Summary

  • This executive leader is essential to advancing the university's research and technology transition strategy while enabling alignment across internal and external constituencies.
  • The role involves providing strategic counsel to the Vice President for Research, facilitating decision-making, and leading critical time-sensitive projects within the research enterprise.
  • Carnegie Mellon University offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement savings with employer contributions, tuition benefits, and a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.

Matching Summary

This executive leader is essential to advancing the university's research and technology transition strategy while enabling alignment across internal and external constituencies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic analysis and decision support
  • Senior leadership stakeholder management
  • High-level project management execution
  • Research strategy alignment and translation
  • Board and faculty committee representation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in complex mission-driven organizations
  • Background in higher education or policy
  • Ability to manage ambiguity effectively
  • Passion for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Strong integrity and service excellence mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Ph.D. strongly preferred
  • 10-15+ years of senior-level experience
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States

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