Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategy | Chancellor's Office

The Role of the Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategy

The chief of staff and assistant vice chancellor for strategy (AVCS) serves as a strategic advisor and operational leader, supporting the chancellor in advancing the university’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. Reporting to the chancellor, this role involves coordinating high-level initiatives such as strategic planning, institutional effectiveness efforts, and cross-divisional projects, as well as managing executive communications.

As a key member of the chancellor’s senior leadership team, the AVCS supports executive decision-making by summarizing information and providing timely updates on strategic initiatives. The role also fosters collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. The position serves as a primary liaison with the University of Minnesota, President’s Office.

Timeline

Early January 2026	Stakeholder Listening Sessions and Search Committee
Mid January 2026	Search Committee Reviews Candidates
Early February 2026	Semi-finalist Interviews
Late February 2026	Finalist Interviews

Search Advisory Committee

Jason Davis	Chief Information Officer (Chair)
Mackenzie Feeny	Staff Senate Representative - Sports Facility Scheduler and Event Operations
Dakota Kath	UMDSGA Speaker of Congress - Majoring in Linguistics, Political Science, and Spanish Studies
Brianna Menning	Deputy Chief of Staff
Lin Xiu	Faculty Senate Representative - Professor - Faculty of Human Resource Management and Marketing Department Head - LSBE

To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. To be considered for this position, please click the link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/371459

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position requires that you attach Resume/CV and Cover Letter

This position will remain open until filled. Priority application deadline will be January 16th.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.