Chief of Staff and Transformation Officer

Chief of Staff and Transformation OfficerPosition Title: Chief of Staff and Transformation Officer Position Number: E00271 Department: Office of the President Location: Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA OverviewThe Chief of Staff provides leadership and operational oversight for the President in advancing the College’s mission and goals. Serves as the primary liaison between the President and the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, key stakeholders, and faculty and staff, working to ensure the constituencies are brought together to build unity and to prioritize and execute the President’s vision and goals. Ensure accurate, proper, and timely flow of information and that the President’s time is prioritized in line with the most significant and strategic matters. Provide oversight and direction for the President’s office and respond to internal and external crises and challenges. With the College’s Marketing and Communications team, develop, coordinate, and assess the President’s most visible communications. Support the President with fundraising initiatives. Travel with and support the President at internal and external events. Reports directly to the College President and serves on the College’s Executive Committee which provides overall leadership to the College. ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and operational oversight for the President in advancing the College’s mission and goals. Serve as the primary liaison between the President and the Board of Trustees, senior leadership, key stakeholders, and faculty and staff. Ensure accurate, proper, and timely flow of information and prioritize the President’s time on strategic matters. Oversee the President’s office and respond to internal and external crises and challenges. With Marketing and Communications, develop, coordinate, and assess the President’s communications. Support the President with fundraising initiatives. Travel with and support the President at internal and external events. Report directly to the College President and serve on the College’s Executive Committee. QualificationsRequired Qualifications5 years of experience in higher education, with specific knowledge of HBCUs highly preferred 2 years of exemplary performance in high-pressure work environments Preferred QualificationsCertified Manager (CM) from Institute of Certified Professional Managers Certified Executive Chief of Staff (CECS) EducationMasters Degree Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesUnderstanding of critical college functional areas (enrollment, finance, etc.) preferred Executive-level written and verbal communication skills Ability to build bridges within Morehouse and with third parties Ability to build trust-based relationships with, and catalyze action from, senior executives and organizational leadership Ability to manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate project management skills Flexibility to identify and manage problems as they arise Capacity to think strategically and translate strategic plans to concrete plans Self-starter with problem-solving ability and willingness to take on a wide range of tasks to deliver results; collegial and professional demeanor; excellent communication and interpersonal skills Physical DemandsMay speak on behalf of the President and the College at designated on- or off-campus events. Represent the views of the President and introduce and promote strategic initiatives to internal and external stakeholders, including government, alumni, Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff. Manage communications in coordination with the Press Secretary and the Division of Marketing, Communications, and Admissions to increase visibility of the College’s projects and programming. Provide real-time event support to promote the College, respond to inquiries, and produce written materials for approval. Respond on behalf of the President to inquiries from, and/or issues involving, students, employees, and the public. Work with campus leadership to oversee complex, high-priority projects with accountability for outcomes. Develop and review strategies to ensure College projects align with the strategic plan and desired outcomes. Conduct administrative and research studies related to the management and operations of the College and special projects initiated by the President. Develop and deliver complex presentation materials and make recommendations for new operational strategies, programs, and/or revisions to policies to senior leadership and stakeholders. Provide ongoing analysis and delivery of projects to maximize use of resources including time, people, and money; monitor costs, performance, service levels, and other metrics. Monitor and supervise administrative staff work. Collaborate and provide guidance to direct reports as designated by the President. Manage the budget of the President’s office and follow up on budgetary issues and actions. Participate in accreditation activities and in the College Emergency Management Team. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional InformationEEO StatementMorehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website HigherEd Jobs other#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-07