Chief of Staff for the Dean

Howard University

United States of America

Job posting number: #7330567 (Ref:JR108021)

Posted: April 14, 2026

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer:

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
  • Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
  • Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
  • Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
  • Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

BASIC FUNCTION: The Chief of Staff to the Office of the Dean will serve as a trusted advisor andstrategic partner, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Dean’soperations. This includes overseeing daily priorities, coordinating schedulesand key meetings, arranging high-level travel, and ensuring seamless
communication across departments. Coordinates activities and functions of a
designated project to ensure. This position reports to the Dean.
SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY: Has responsibility or authority that is limited to the direction of an administrative assistant and students.
NATURE AND SCOPE: Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, and students, both within the department and University-wide. Alumni, external stakeholders, accreditation agencies, vendors, and the general public.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provides high-level administrative support and assistance to the Dean, including serving as the primary point of contact with internal and externalconstituencies on matters relating to the Office of the Dean.
Provides support to include composing correspondence independently on awide variety of matters and researching, prioritizing, and following up on
incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Dean, including those of a
sensitive and confidential nature.
Set and manage regular leadership meeting agendas to ensure alignment
with the Dean’s priorities and to facilitate strategic, proactive, and
collaborative communication across the entire college community—both
internal and external.
Manage agenda and logistics for monthly chairs meetings and otherdepartment-wide and leadership meetings.
Support the Dean’s leadership of the accreditation process by creating
systems and structures to maintain and document day-to-day work as well asongoing quality improvement efforts.
Prepare agendas and materials for the Dean, ensuring the Dean is prepared
for meetings and informed on key issues
CORE COMPETENCIES: Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Skilled at managing projects comprised of several components.
developing at different rates; skilled at integrating diverse sub-projects
into a unified whole to meet a larger, pre-established goal.
Skilled in organizing their work and that of others.
Possess soft skills for working effectively within a large, complex organizationcomprised of very diverse and sophisticated colleagues.
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diversebackgrounds.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Minimum of ten (10)years of progressively responsible experience, which includes managingadministrative and strategic initiatives in higher education. Minimum of five (5)years of supervisory experience. Proven experience with the ability to handleconfidential information with discretion, to manage a large variety of detailsand coordinate complex projects during numerous interruptions, and to meetdeadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
Preferred education and experience working with executives and a board of
trustees/directors. Proven successful administrative experience in a university
setting.
Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive
standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties
as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position
description is not construed as a contract for employment.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

$140,000-$150,000





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Job posting number:#7330567 (Ref:JR108021)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Howard University
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