Chief of Staff I

Job Title

Chief of Staff I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Bush School Of Government And Public Service

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job:

The Bush School is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chief of Staff I to support the Dean in overseeing school-wide operations, initiatives, and planning. This high-impact role blends executive-level support, operational oversight, strategic implementation, and team supervision—ensuring consistency, efficiency, and innovation across the school. The Chief of Staff provides advanced, confidential support to the Dean, advises on internal and external matters, and represents the Dean in high-level meetings and initiatives. If you're a collaborative problem-solver with a passion for organizational excellence and a drive to make a lasting impact, we invite you to help shape the future of the Bush School

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Operational Activities - Provides high-level, confidential support while leading policy development, operational planning, and process improvement. Evaluates the effectiveness of unit operations, ensures communication and implementation efforts to confirm effective, compliant, and continuously improving operation

• Leadership Support and Executive Liaison/Representative - Leads high-level initiatives, manages sensitive issues, and serves as a senior representative and executive liaison in meetings and projects on behalf of leadership.

• Strategic Planning/Implementation - Supports strategic priorities by providing accurate analysis, monitoring initiatives, and developing solutions. Builds partnerships and coordinates special projects with internal and external stakeholders.

• Supervision - Provides strategic guidance, to Dean's direct reports, prioritizes responsibilities, and oversees workflow, with supervisory duties as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• This role requires a bachelor’s degree with nine years of operations experience, senior level direction and/or management in higher education, government or private industry, with supervisory skills, strategic planning and leadership support.

• An ideal candidate may have an advanced degree and over nine years of operations, senior level direction and/or management experience in higher education, government or private industry.

 

What you need to know:

• Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

• Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

• Special Note: This is an in-person opportunity which may necessitate occasional nights and weekends and occasional travel.

Who we are:

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, https://bush.tamu.edu, was founded in 1997, under President George H.W. Bush's philosophy that public service is a noble calling. Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience as the Bush School prepares students to become principled leaders in their fields and to reflect the value of public service throughout their careers.  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reaso