Chief of Staff

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About Northern Essex Community College:

THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts.  Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center.  Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown.  Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center.  Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.

The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve.  NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making.  These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.  With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Chief of Staff (Executive Director): President's Office; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position

SUMMARY: Serves as the Chief of Staff to the President, playing a pivotal role in providing leadership and operational oversight to the Office of the President, contributing to the achievement of NECC's mission and goals. Partners with the President, Leadership Cabinet members, and various constituencies to drive the strategic vision of the college, enhance community relations, and optimize resources.

The Chief of Staff has the unique opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of Northern Essex Community College under the leadership of the President.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:                         

• Strategic Planning and Leadership - Collaborate with President and Leadership Cabinet members to advance the college's strategic plan, fostering a coordinated approach to achieving NECC's mission, vision, and goals.
• Internal and External Relations - Represent President with various stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, government officials, business partners, community leaders, other external entities, faculty, staff, students, alumni and internal College volunteer boards.
• Operational Efficiency - Counsel and advise the President on day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and optimal resource allocation, including budget management for the President's Office.
• Communications - Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications department to develop executive-level communications, including speeches, reports, presentations, and other materials that effectively convey NECC's mission and accomplishments.
• Information Flow - Serve as the liaison for the Office of the President, ensuring the accurate, proper, and timely flow of information both to and from the President's Office.
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