Executive Chief of Staff & Strategy Lead

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to the Vice Chancellor and ELT. The role leads division‑wide planning, aligns priorities with campus leaders, and drives major initiatives across administrative functions including budget, communications, and policy execution.

The position requires exceptional judgment, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complex university structures while building stakeholder

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading complex, multi-stakeholder organizational initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans within a large university setting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data‑driven decision making.
• Experience in budget planning and organizational leadership.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advise the Vice Chancellor on division strategy and priorities.
• Lead strategic planning and implementation for the Administrative Division.
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and executive communications.
• Collaborate with campus leaders and committees on priority initiatives.
• Provide analyses, recommendations, and change-management guidance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Change management

Executive communication

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Advanced degree

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to the Vice Chancellor and ELT. The role leads division‑wide planning, aligns priorities with campus leaders, and drives major initiatives across administrative functions including budget, communications, and policy execution.

The position requires exceptional judgment, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complex university structures while building stakeholder