Chief of Staff – Provost and Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Engagement

Emory University

Chief of Staff to the Provost at Emory University serves as a strategic advisor on academic affairs. Managing institutional strategy and coordinating special projects across high-level leadership functions.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as the Provost's primary thought partner on strategic priorities, institutional positioning, and academic affairs
Anticipates emerging challenges and opportunities
Manages the Provost's time and decision-making
Establishes systems and processes that prioritize high-impact work
Drives execution of the Provost's strategic agenda across deans, vice presidents, and faculty governance bodies
Represents the Provost in meetings and communications across campus and externally
Oversees the operations of the Office of the Provost, including staff supervision and process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree and 8 years of progressively responsible leadership experience
Doctoral degree or significant experience in a research university or similarly complex academic environment supporting the provost's office, president's office, or equivalent senior leadership setting is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote Work Classification is Hybrid
Emory is an equal opportunity employer

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Soft Skills

strategic thinkingleadershipdecision-makingcommunicationtime managementprocess improvementcollaborationproblem-solvingstaff supervisioninstitutional positioning

Certifications

Master's degreeDoctoral degree