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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences · 9 hours ago

Chief of Staff/Vice President of Operations

Yakima,WA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$199K/yr - $275K/yr

10+ years exp

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is a non-profit medical institution focused on increasing access to healthcare. They are seeking a Chief of Staff/Vice President of Operations who will serve as the President’s principal representative and advisor on various operational matters, ensuring seamless operations and strategic alignment across the University.

EducationNon ProfitUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide supervision/oversight to Information Technology; Facilities and Maintenance; Campus Safety and Security; Risk and Compliance and other operational areas as designated by the President

Maintain efficient team structure and performance through analytics, processes and tools

Lead, oversee, and direct a broad range of high-level projects on behalf of the President, including convening task forces and committees pertaining to institutional priorities, while ensuring that ongoing projects are effectively designed, coordinated, managed, implemented, evaluated, and meet scheduled deliverables

Plan, direct and coordinate operations with the President, as well as other members of university administration, to determine the University's priorities and strategic direction

In conjunction with the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost and Vice President of Enrollment Services, ensure academic endeavors that maximize student engagement

Promotes a positive image and engagement of the University by attending campus, community, regional and state activities as applicable

Partners with the Institutional Development office to advance major gift cultivation and fundraising strategies with active involvement in signature University and donor engagements events

Coordinates ongoing research and evaluation to provide the President with actionable insights on PNWU issues, policies, and initiatives, supporting a culture of continuous improvements

Serve as the President’s liaison with campus constituencies, as well as outside community constituencies as needed

Facilitate the Executive Leadership Group meetings, provide perspective and recommendations and ensure that the group is accountable for following through on their workplans and assignments

Contribute to the overall success of the University by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need

Qualification

Higher education administrationStrategic planningOperational managementOrganizational leadershipInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsEthical decision-makingCommunication skillsTeam managementConfidentiality

Required

Master's degree in Business Administration, higher education leadership, public administration, or related field

10+ years in higher education administration or a similarly complex organizational environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities, including direct oversight of multiple functional areas (e.g., IT, Facilities, Compliance and Campus Safety and Security)

Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational leadership, and operational management

Ability to work effectively with governing boards, executive leaders, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders

Ability to communicate and have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Knowledge and commitment to mission and opportunity, and shared governance

Knowledge of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical decision-making