Strategic Advisor to the Vice-President

7 days ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada University of Alberta Full time
Job Summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief of Staff to provide strategic advice and counsel to the Vice-President of External Relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing information, emerging issues, and portfolio-wide projects on behalf of the Vice-President, as well as overseeing the administrative operations of the Office of the Vice-President.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic counsel and advice to the Vice-President on complex, sensitive, or highly confidential initiatives and projects.
  • Evaluate progress on portfolio initiatives and plans, and provide proactive advice and oversight on their timely and successful implementation.
  • Supervise all administrative staff within the Office of the Vice-President.
  • Lead the selection of administrative staff and participate in the selection of key leadership positions for the portfolio.
  • Develop processes for managing the flow of information to and from the Office of the Vice-President.
  • Collaborate with Senior Service Partners to provide advice to the Vice-President on strategic human resource issues and financial reports.
  • Act as a first point of resolution for executive leadership from across the portfolio, and identify, coordinate, and manage responses to issues that affect the University.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree an asset.
  • 8+ years of experience managing initiatives in a portfolio, preferably in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Government Relations, or Issues Management.
  • Extensive knowledge of the University's policies, procedures, and operating requirements, and the academic culture on campus.
  • Previous experience leading a high-performing administrative team.
  • Proven ability to manage and analyze large budgets.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with other team members from different areas of expertise, and with the most senior administrators in an organization.

What We Offer
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • An annual salary range commensurate with qualifications.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment.


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