Vice Chancellor of Inclusive Strategy

6 days ago


Colorado Springs, United States University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Full time
Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Strategy and Chief of Staff

Office of the Chancellor

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Strategy and Chief of Staff to join our team UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is hybrid. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

Summary

The inaugural Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Strategy and Chief of Staff at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a visionary leader and strategic partner on the Chancellor's executive team, serving as a campus-wide resource for advancing the university's mission and inclusive strategic goals. This position combines strategic oversight of inclusive culture and belonging with high-level support for the Chancellor, championing a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture across all academic, research, and operational areas.

This role is pivotal in driving UCCS' strategic direction, fostering operational excellence, and embedding inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) principles into every facet of institutional decision-making and change management.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

  1. Strategic Leadership and Institutional Transformation:
    • Serve as a strategic advisor and resource to the Chancellor and senior leadership, driving the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic vision that promotes innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.
    • Collaborate with senior leaders to conduct strategic assessments and analyses that identify opportunities, address challenges, and foster growth through equitable, data-driven decision-making.
    • Lead the creation, execution, and continuous refinement of a dynamic/agile strategic plan that aligns with the evolving priorities, mission, and vision of UCCS, emphasizing inclusive excellence.
    • Partner with key stakeholders to champion initiatives that embed IDEA principles in every decision and action.
    • Mentor and inspire leadership at all levels, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture across the university.
  2. Executive Coordination and Governance:
    • Act as a primary liaison between the Chancellor, the Board of Regents, the President's Office, and other key stakeholders.
    • Oversee and manage the preparation for Board of Regents meetings, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
    • Collaborate with university leadership to promote effective communication and partnership across all organizational levels.
  3. Strategic Initiatives and Inclusive Change Management:
    • Lead transformative, university-wide initiatives that drive positive, inclusive, and sustainable change.
    • Oversee the execution of multi-divisional projects and initiatives.
    • Implement and manage an annual strategy process that proactively identifies and addresses evolving institutional priorities.
    • Evaluate and adapt strategies to ensure they effectively advance UCCS' commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and academic excellence.
    • Drive strategic initiatives to enhance university enrollment and diversify revenue streams.
  4. Champion of Inclusive Culture and Belonging:
    • Advocate for initiatives promoting equity, belonging, and engagement.
    • Collaborate with IDEA stakeholders and community partners to develop initiatives that support institutional growth.
    • Serve as a prominent voice for the university's commitment to inclusive culture and belonging.
  5. Crisis Management and Strategic Resilience:
    • Serve as the principal point of contact for the Chancellor during emergencies.
    • Lead efforts to resolve campus conflicts.
    • Direct the Significant Events Team (SET) to manage crises and enhance the university's capacity for strategic resilience.
  6. Direct Support to the Chancellor:
    • Oversee the operations of the Chancellor's Office.
    • Provide critical analysis, counsel, and strategic recommendations.
    • Coordinate executive leadership meetings to ensure strategic priorities are communicated effectively.

Qualifications

Education: A Master's degree in a relevant field is required. Year-for-year experience in a relevant field may be considered as a substitution for the degree.

Experience:

  • Demonstrated success in strategic leadership within a complex organizational environment.
  • Experience developing, directing, and implementing strategic initiatives.
  • Proven ability to build and sustain collaborative partnerships.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Skills:

  • Skilled in strategic planning, policy analysis, and change management.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Special Qualifications:

  • A certification or degree in inclusion, diversity, equity, and access leadership is highly desirable.
  • Bilingual or multilingual is highly desirable.

Note: This job description outlines this role's general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 35025). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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