Director, Office of College President

PRINCIPIA

Director supporting the President's operations and strategic initiatives at Principia College. Coordinating cross-campus efforts and managing executive communications for institutional priorities.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeElsah • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $78,000 - $92,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as the President’s strategic and operational partner, supporting institutional priorities through cross-campus coordination, policy and decision support, and tracking the progress of key initiatives.
Provides high-level operational support for the President’s day-to-day schedule, communications, travel, and administrative logistics.
Works in close partnership with the President and collaborates regularly with cabinet/senior leaders, administrative support staff, and key institutional stakeholders.
Coordinates operational handoffs with the Senior Director of Business Operations and serves as a primary liaison for executive-level coordination and follow-through.
Manages the President’s complex calendar, Office of the President’s email, meeting preparation, and follow-up; coordinates travel, logistics, expenses, and related reporting; monitors the President’s Office budgets.
Drafts and manages agendas and materials for senior leadership/cabinet/President’s Council, and other executive-level meetings; captures key decisions and action items and ensures timely follow-through.
Leads cross-functional project management for presidential and institutional priorities, including planning, execution, risk escalation, and progress reporting.
Coordinates and tracks strategic plan initiatives across senior leaders and units; maintains clear timelines, milestones, and accountability.
Represents the President in internal meetings as delegated; serves as a trusted liaison to senior leaders and key stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Student of Christian Science
Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements
Ability to serve Principia’s purpose, as shown by experience integrating Christian Science-based spirituality and character education into daily work, relationships, and leadership practices
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, executive support, project management, strategy, or operations roles
Experience in higher education or a mission-driven/nonprofit environment
Experience supporting a president, CEO, or cabinet-level executive
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders and organizational units
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise briefs and executive-level meeting materials
Proficiency with calendaring and productivity tools
Training or demonstrated expertise in facilitation, change management, or strategic planning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
Relocation: Principia provides a relocation reimbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles.
Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementstrategic planningchange managementcalendar managementbudget monitoringagenda draftingreportinglogistics coordinationexecutive supportcommunication materials preparation

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsdecision supportproblem-solvingtrustworthinessadaptabilityattention to detailtime management