Athletics Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in establishing and sustainingan effective operating cadence that aligns priorities, facilitates timelydecision-making, strengthens accountability, and drives operational excellenceat the direction of the Vice President & Director of IntercollegiateAthletics (VP & AD). This multifaceted role requires exceptionalorganizational skills, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a proactive,solutions-oriented approach to leadership, communications, collaboration, andproject management. Functioning as a member of both the executive and seniorleadership groups, the Chief of Staff works closely with the VP & AD totranslate strategic priorities into actionable plans, anticipate challenges,and ensure that decisions and initiatives are effectively communicated,coordinated, and advanced through execution.

The Chief of Staff will establish strong, collaborative relationshipswith coaches and staff, student-athlete leadership, and campus partners todrive progress on departmental priorities and foster accountability across theorganization. This individual must demonstrate the initiative, criticalthinking, and resourcefulness to navigate complex challenges, identifyopportunities for improvement, and advance key initiatives with a strong senseof ownership and urgency. Additionally, the Chief of Staff may haveadministrative and sport oversight responsibilities, providing broad exposureto the strategic, operational, and administrative functions of a Big Tenathletics department.