Deputy Chief of Staff: Strategic Engagement Lead

Rice University; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 128.000 - 168.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rice University is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff to serve as the Chief of Staff’s principal backup, manage presidential engagement readiness, and staff the President at major engagements. The role requires strategic thinking, exemplary discretion, and ability to drive cross‑office collaboration.

Occasional international travel and on‑campus work are expected as part of advancing institutional priorities. The Deputy will coordinate closely with senior leadership, prepare briefing materials, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in executive office, strategy, public or constituent engagement, or comparable roles.

Responsabilidades

• Presidential engagement readiness and briefing preparation.
• Staff the President at university and external engagements and travel with advance coordination.
• Coordinate with multiple offices to settle roles and ownership for engagements.
• Prepare briefing and decision memoranda with context, options, and implications.
• Track decisions and commitments through to completion.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Executive engagement

Project leadership

Written communication

Discretion with confidential material

Follow-through

Interpersonal relations

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Independent work in Asana

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Google Workspace

Asana

Descripción del empleo

Rice University is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff to serve as the Chief of Staff’s principal backup, manage presidential engagement readiness, and staff the President at major engagements. The role requires strategic thinking, exemplary discretion, and ability to drive cross‑office collaboration.

Occasional international travel and on‑campus work are expected as part of advancing institutional priorities. The Deputy will coordinate closely with senior leadership, prepare briefing materials, and