Western Governors University

Western Governors University

Deputy Chief of Staff

Salt Lake City, UT, USA · Exec · Full-time

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About the role

  • The Deputy Chief of Staff is a key operational leader within the Office of the President at Western Governors University (WGU), based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Similar to an advance function, this individual thinks several steps ahead-understanding the purpose and desired outcome of an engagement, preparing the environment and participants accordingly, and ensuring details are handled seamlessly.
  • This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role for an experienced operator who can move fluidly between planning and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Operational Execution and Presidential Support
  • Serve as the primary operational and advance lead for the Office of the President, ensuring meetings, events, travel, and other engagements are thoughtfully planned and executed
  • Anticipate the President's needs and prepare people, places, materials, schedules, and logistics to support successful engagements
  • Maintain operational rhythms, systems, and standards that support a disciplined and effective Office of the President, in partnership with the Deputy Chief of Staff
  • Identify potential issues or gaps in advance, develop solutions, and escalate matters appropriately
  • Provide day-of and real-time support for high-priority meetings, events, and engagements as needed
  • Stand-up, coordinate and manage operational support for the Corporation's advisory board, including recruitment, meeting preparation, materials, logistics, communications, and follow-through
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure advisory board members have a thoughtful, well-organized experience and that commitments are appropriately advanced
  • Maintain awareness of key stakeholder relationships, preferences, and engagement history to support effective interactions
  • This role serves as the primary advance lead for the Office of the President, responsible for anticipating needs, coordinating people and logistics, and ensuring the President is well prepared and supported in meetings, events, travel, and other engagements.

Requirements

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Nice to have

  • Experience in an executive office, advance function, event operations, or stakeholder engagement role

Compensation

  • The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other b

Benefits

  • Ensure the details surrounding important stakeholder engagements reflect the professionalism, priorities, and vision of WGU and the President
  • Support experiences, events, and touchpoints that bring leaders, employees, and visitors together and reflect the President's vision for the WGU community

Company info

  • Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed.

Equal opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
  • Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
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