"Chief Advisory Boards and Strategic Operations"

Air University seeks a key staff member and advisor for Air University (AU) in support of all Air Force education programs executed by AU. They will oversee the activities of AU's Advisory Boards and directly supports AU academic programs by ensuring critical strategic issues related to the quality and effectiveness of AU academic programs are made available to the Air Force level and Air University senior leaders.

DUTIES

Serves as the primary staff officer for AU Advisory Board activities. Maintains qualification as Designated Federal Official and assures all advisory board activities comply with FACA requirements. Maintains currency and accuracy of all required information in the FACA database as required by OSD policies. Collects, coordinates, assigns, and tracks action items, recommendations, and observations from governance bodies to inform stakeholder and senior leader discussions and decisions.

Manages and synchronizes university-level governance activities and communication to advance AU Strategic Plan goals. This includes independent planning, coordinating, and facilitating governance meetings including BoV (main and subcommittee), AU Strategy Council, AU Academic Council, AU Officer Deans' Council, AU Commander's Business Meetings, and other meetings as required. Serves as a key liaison between governance structures and stakeholders (including senior leadership, AU HQ staff, School Commandants, and the AU Faculty Senate), and establishing mechanisms for collecting and disseminating information related to effective university reporting and best practices in higher education.

Develops objectives, measurable indicators of progress toward strategic goals and initiatives recommended by various AU stakeholders. Prepares and presents reports, briefings, and analytical reports to stakeholders and senior leaders that indicate trends related to strategic objectives, goals, and initiatives. Develops recommendations that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness in governance policies, processes, and procedures across all mission areas of the University. Monitors and reports enterprise strategic governance metrics and academic project milestones.

Guides AU Strategic Plans and Integration. Leads and contributes to the university's mission by engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service across academic and professional domains. Delivers instruction, facilitates workshops, and conducts briefings in areas of expertise, ensuring the alignment of these activities with AU's strategic objectives. Provides high-level organizational, academic, and subject matter expertise, offering comprehensive project support through briefings, workshops, and detailed reporting at internal and external symposia and conferences. Actively engages with internal and external stakeholders to solicit valuable insights and foster collaboration that supports AU's mission. Represents AU in diverse academic and professional forums, enhancing the institution's visibility and influence within the broader academic and defense communities. Undertakes other duties as required, contributing to the advancement of institutional priorities and objectives.

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 29 August 2025.