Vice President of Strategy and Chief of Staff

Vice President of Strategy and Chief of StaffKingsborough Community College (KCC), founded in 1963, is a community college located in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. KCC is one of 25 institutions within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. The college is committed to providing access to high-quality educational opportunities for a diverse population, both in career-related fields and in the liberal arts and sciences. The college enrolls approximately 20,000 degree, dual enrollment, and continuing education students each year, including 7,000 students working to earn an associate degree. The college has been designated one of the most effective community colleges in the United States multiple times by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and is also an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction.The position of Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff reports directly to the President and serves on the President's Senior Staff. The Vice President will provide leadership and supervision for the following major areas of work:Strategic plan design, implementation, and ongoing managementExternal relations, including with government officials and community organizationsThe President's office operations and staffStrategy and planning:Ensure that the college carries out its mission and its central focus on student success through strategic planning, including the development and implementation of a five-year strategic plan for the institution.Finalize the college strategic plan with a set of collaboratively developed metrics to measure success, and create and manage an annual reporting and assessment process for the plan.Frequently convene key leaders within the plan and closely monitor progress toward objectives, steering the process toward maximum effectiveness and adjusting strategies and tactics as needed.Design and lead other special strategic policy and program initiatives on behalf of the President.Lead Vice Presidents, Deans, and Department Chairs in annual planning for departments, divisions, and units to ensure that all divisions within the college set strategic priorities that support the college's mission and strategic plan goals.Manage the college's participation with key organizations that support high-quality higher education institutions.External affairs:Serve as the President's and College's lead and liaison for government and community affairs.Oversee daily external affairs activities, working closely with the Communications and Partnerships offices.President's office and staff management:Provide leadership in the Office of the President, managing daily operations including staff supervision, budget administration, the development of systems to enhance operational performance, and recruitment for positions reporting to the President.Represent the President in interactions with internal and external constituents.Coordinate the president's cabinet and senior staff, and support the President's management of such.Collaborate with the Communications Office to respond to media inquiries.Manage correspondence and communications from the President; draft letters, emails, invitations, and other communications.Ensure efficient and timely responses to constituent inquiries and issues on an ad hoc basis.Ensure that the President's staff works effectively with other units of the college.Qualifications:A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.A track record of effective executive-level leadership and management of strategic planning within complex urban organizations.Extensive experience with administrative and personnel management.Experience with data and metrics-driven performance management.Exceptionally strong written and oral communications skills.Documented extensive project management and organizational management skills.Evidence of being highly detailed-oriented and oriented toward outcomes and results.Strong political acumen to navigate a complex academic setting.Commitment to the mission of an urban community college and its highly diverse students.Compensation and benefits: $185,000 - $200,000. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.How to apply: Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 31499, or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.Closing date: January 8, 2026Job search category: CUNY Job Posting: ExecutiveEqual Employment Opportunity: CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.