Chief of Staff to the Provost

Position Summary

This senior administrator, who reports to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, will advise the President and Provost on issues related to accreditation, provide leadership for operations in the Office of the Provost, and supervise Provost Office staff in the Administration Building. The Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Affairs Communications will be direct reports to this position.

The Chief of Staff promotes excellence in operations and effectiveness in communications while carrying out special projects and assignments requested by the Provost. This person will also serve as a key resource for direct reports to the Provost and as a liaison to administrative units across the university on behalf of the Provost, including Development and Alumni Relations, UGA Athletic Association, Finance and Administration, and Government Relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and manages projects and initiatives that forward the academic goals and priorities of the institution and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
• Works with the Provost to advance both annual and long-term goals and priorities of the academic affairs division.
• Supervises the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness and provides general oversight for Provost Office Operations, including Provost’s Office staff in the Administration Building.
• Ensure the institution remains in compliance with all accreditation requirements outlined by the governing body.
• Develop a plan and process to ensure that schools, colleges, and units are supported in their efforts to align their work on specialized accreditation or certification requirements, and also facilitate compliance with university and board policy by sharing best practices.
• Engages with key internal and external partners, including government, non-profit, philanthropic, and corporate partners, to advance academic priorities.
• Initiate, draft, and edit correspondence.
• Review and advance the fund agreement process for philanthropic donations to the academic affairs unit.
• Manage a calendar of signature events hosted by the Office of the Provost, including the Faculty Recognition Banquet, ALG retreat, faculty meetings, and other engagement opportunities for the provost to connect with groups across the campus.
• Serve as a co-chair of the commencement committee.
• Carry out special projects as assigned by the Provost.
• Supervise reception and general support staff in the Office of the Provost
• Independently preparing non-routine letters, reports, and other documents, which may be highly sensitive and confidential in nature, utilizing OIR as a resource as needed for pulling data and reports.
• Oversee and evaluate Admin IT unit in conjunction with the Office of the President for IT services provided to the Office of the Provost.