Description

Positio Title: Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff (AP26-037)

Location: Edwardsville, IL



Apply Before: 01057


FLSA: Exempt

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Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff (AP26-037)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff (AP26-037). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a key strategic partner to the Chancellor by converting leadership priorities into actionable outcomes across the university.
• Act as an executive and operational liaison among divisions, departments, and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
• Align strategic goals with execution to support operational excellence and advance immediate and long-term institutional priorities.
• Manage high-impact, cross-functional university projects and initiatives to ensure alignment and measurable progress.
• Provide leadership and direct supervision to assigned staff through coaching, performance management, and effective delegation to achieve departmental goals and deliver excellent service.
• Support the Executive Assistant in managing the Chancellor's schedule, events, communications, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure university operations comply with institutional policies, regulations, and best practices while maintaining transparency and information sharing with internal and external constituents.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Terminal degree, preferably a Ph.D./Ed.D in an academic discipline or Juris Doctorate.
• At least 10 years experience working in a post-secondary environment, at least 4 of which were working on an executive level team
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing employees
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering strategic organizational initiatives
  
  
  Skills required:
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives;
• Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead with focus and motivate teams, manage projects, and drive results;
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Problem Solving: In a high-stakes environment, must have the ability to analyze complex situations, identify solutions, and assess potential outcomes;
• Confidentiality: With access to sensitive legal, personnel, financial and other information, the incumbent must be able to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Operations: Must demonstrate the ability to "get things done" in a complex fast-paced work environment while adhering to a matrix of various policies, regulations and laws governing the university;
• Integrity: The person must operate effectively with uncompromised integrity.

Supplemental Information

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu .

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: careerinfo@siue.edu .



Opening Date: 11/03/2025

Closing Date: 11/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/

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