"Deputy Chief of Staff"

Job Summary

The Deputy Chief of Staff advances institutional mission and priorities through transparent, timely, impactful and authentic communications and event execution while elevating San José State University’s reputation, priorities and leadership voices. The role, reporting to the Chief of Staff and Senior Associate Vice President within the Office of the President, is responsible for producing, organizing, managing and executing multi-channel communication strategies, content production, and executive events on behalf of the President and senior leaders. The role is responsible for contributing to executive event management and communications strategy development while cultivating and maintaining effective relationships across the university including senior leadership, departments (such as Academic Affairs, Advancement, Athletics, Finance and Administration, Information Technology, University Personnel, and University Marketing and Communications) and community partners. The role ensures cogent articulation of the President’s goals, objectives and priorities in the delivery of the university’s mission, values and strategic direction through comprehensive and integrated, multi-channel communications strategies including — and not limited to — speechwriting, presentations, event management, scripts (event and video), social media content, high-profile correspondence, special reports, university-owned communication platforms website, and stakeholder and campus messaging. The Deputy Chief of Staff contributes to the operational efficiency, quality customer service, and effectiveness within the Office of the President and/or University President. The role requires a proactive, strategic thinker with an eye toward excellence and a high standard of ethics, discretion and confidentiality in dealing with internal and external constituencies and stakeholders.