Education - Higher Education Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

In-House

Pittsburgh, PA

Education - Higher Education Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Minimum 500 words

This job opportunity is for the position of Chief of Staff to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees at **Members Only** in Pittsburgh. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the President on various administrative and executive duties, special projects, and initiatives, as well as serve as the main point of contact between the President and other stakeholders. The Chief of Staff will also be responsible for promoting and supporting the mission and values of **Members Only**, serving as Secretary to the Board of Trustees, and assisting with community relations. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of professional administration experience supporting senior level managers. A Master's or Juris Doctor degree is preferred, and experience in higher education or governmental and external relations is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to operate flexibly and consistently, represent the President in decision making, and possess working knowledge of policies and practices in higher education. The individual must also have strong project management skills, excellent organizational and time management abilities, and exceptional written and oral communication skills. **Members Only** offers a culture of integrity, a commitment to social justice, and ethical forward-thinking leadership. The university also provides comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs, a Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account options. Employees also have access to the wellness and Employee Assistance Program, as well as complimentary use of the university's fitness center and amenities. The successful candidate must be committed to the university's mission and values and contribute to its Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service. **Members Only** is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strives for a diverse and inclusive campus. The primary duties of this position include serving as Secretary to the Board of Trustees, creating presentations for the President, directing special projects and programs, and assisting with building project and program plans to support initiatives of the Office of President. The successful candidate will also represent the university locally and regionally and stay abreast of local, state, and regional events and issues related to **Members Only**'s involvement. Interested candidates can apply for this position through the university's website.

Salary Information:
- Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of professional administration experience supporting senior level managers required.
- Master's or Juris Doctor degree preferred.
- Experience in higher education or governmental and external relations preferred.

Job Title:
Chief of Staff to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, **Members Only**, Pittsburgh

Experience Information:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's or Juris Doctor degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years professional administration experience supporting senior level managers required.
- Experience supporting senior level managers in higher education or related environment strongly preferred.
- Governmental and external relations preferred.

Essential Functions:
- Serves as Secretary to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the University President in Board-related communications and initiatives.
- Primary writer of speeches, remarks, talking points, articles, opinion editorials, blog entries, and other public or internal comments by the President.
- Creates presentations for the President.
- Directs special projects and programs as initiated by the University President to include the President's Advisory Council.
- Assists the President and appropriate members of the Cabinet with the coordination, facilitation, and advancement of University priorities and other initiatives involving the University's relationship with local, state and/or regional agencies, representatives, their staff members, and committees.
- Produces reports, agendas, dashboards and provides support for the minutes for Cabinet and Office of President.
- Assists with building project and program plans to support initiatives of the Office of President.
- Assists the President in managing priorities to maximize these relationships with the Board, donors, alumni, students, and other key groups and individuals, under the direction and coordination of the President.
- Handles queries, questions, concerns, and requests on behalf of the President working to solve problems, mediate disputes, and work proactively with issues and people.
- Represents the University as needed both locally and regionally as well as keep abreast of local, state, and regional events and issues relative to **Members Only**'s involvement.

Minimum Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's or Juris Doctor degree preferred.
- A minimum of seven (7) years professional administration experience supporting senior level managers required.
- Experience supporting senior level managers in higher education or related environment strongly preferred.
- Governmental and external relations preferred.

Required Skills, Abilities and/or Licensure:
- Ability to operate flexibly and consistently in working with the President.
- Ability to represent the President in making decisions that require mature judgment.
- Working knowledge of policies, operations, and practices in higher education.
- Expertise in prioritizing workflow, managing resources, and overseeing financial and budget matters.
- Strong and proven project management competencies.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to collect and analyze data and information, draw conclusions, and produce reports and recommendations.

Why **Members Only**?
- Culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all.
- Strong commitment to social justice.
- Ethical forward-thinking leadership.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package.
- Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
- Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities.

Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow's commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to **Members Only**'s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

**Members Only** employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to