Deputy Chief of Staff

Title: Deputy Chief of Staff

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the President

Department: President's Office

Location: Elon - Charlotte Campus

Position Summary

The Deputy Chief of Staff serves as a key leader in the President’s Office, supporting the Chief of Staff and President in advancing institutional priorities and working closely with the Board of Trustees. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, this position plays a critical role in coordinating Elon University’s engagement with members of the Board, constituencies, partners, and operations in the Charlotte region while maintaining close collaboration with the President’s Office in Elon.

The Deputy Chief of Staff provides high-level support for administrative functions within the President’s Office, coordinates cross-divisional projects, provides support for the Board of Trustees, and ensures effective engagement across university divisions and external partners. The role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and collaborative skills to represent the President, the Chief of Staff and the university across a range of settings. Travel between Charlotte and the university campus in the Town of Elon for significant engagements (approximately twice per month) is expected. Additional time will be needed on site in Elon during the orientation phase to develop a deep understanding of university culture and operations.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Advanced degree required in higher education administration, public administration, jurisdiction doctorate or related field. A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in executive support, project coordination, or strategic leadership in higher education or a similarly complex organization is required. Experience working directly with executive leadership is required. Strong understanding of higher education governance, operations, and culture is preferred. Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality. Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and collaborative skills required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), project management tools, databases, and digital platforms is required. Experience with AI tools, data analysis, and presentation software is preferred. Ability to quickly lea