Chief of Staff, Division of Administration

Job description

The Chief of Staff serves as a senior advisor and strategic partner to the Vice Chancellor for Administration, supporting the execution of a broad and evolving portfolio that spans campus operations, public safety, institutional initiatives, and the campus network. Operating at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and communication, the Chief of Staff translates institutional priorities into coordinated action across a complex, matrixed organization. The role ensures alignment across diverse functional areas, advances high-impact initiatives, and supports effective decision-making at the most senior levels of the university. The Chief of Staff must demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining momentum across multiple, often competing priorities. About the Work Unit: The Division of Administration supports Vanderbilt University’s academic mission by delivering essential services that ensure a safe, effective, and high-performing campus environment. The division’s portfolio includes public safety, auxiliary services, equal access, and major institutional initiatives such as Dialogue Vanderbilt and the university’s expanding camp...