We are pleased to announce an open and confidential search for the position of Associate Chancellor & Chief of Staff (AC CoS). This key role serves as executive advisor to the Chancellor, leading strategic initiatives on behalf of the Chancellor, and managing the operations of the Chancellor’s Immediate Office while fostering a culture uplifting our Principles of Community throughout the campus.
The AC CoS will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of our institution, working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including executive leadership, faculty, and community partners. This position’s key responsibilities include:
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Providing strategic counsel and leadership on complex, sensitive issues and the Chancellor’s initiatives.
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Facilitating the Chancellor’s strategic and operational plans.
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Coordinating high-level communications and stakeholder engagement.
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Leading special projects and initiatives that support the Chancellor’s goals.
We received significant interest in this role and thank our community for sharing their recommendations and partnering with us in this recruitment. The initial review period began November 4, 2024. At this time, we are not accepting additional applications.
Search Advisory Committee:
- Esther Gulli (committee co-chair), Executive Director, Government and Community Relations
- Khira Griscavage (committee co-chair), Associate Chancellor
- Chris Treadway, Assistant Chancellor, Government and Community Relations
- Colleen Rovetti, Executive Director of External Relations and Marketing Communications UDAR
- Courtney Chandler, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff, Administration Division
- David Robinson, Chief Campus Counsel
- Fabrizio Mejia, Acting Vice Chancellor, Division of Equity and Inclusion
- Roqua Montez, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor, Communications & Public Affairs
- Sunny Lee, Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students
- Yvonne Edwards, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Search staff: Megan Landín, Administrative Officer
Berkeley Executive Search (BES) is managing the recruitment process. For inquiries about or nominations for this role, please feel free to contact, confidentially, James Kao and BES at executivesearch@berkeley.edu