Job description
Job ID: 294126
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.
Location
Dahlonega
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff for CLA. The Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff (AVP-CoS) serves as the principal executive partner and senior staff officer to the Senior Vice President and Superintendent of the Cadet Leadership Academy (CLA). The AVP-CoS provides strategic oversight and executive management by translating senior-leader intent into synchronized execution across the CLA enterprise while protecting the Superintendent’s decision bandwidth. Acting as the Superintendent’s executive agent, the AVP-CoS ensures unity of effort, institutional alignment, and sustained execution of the CLA Campaign Plan and the Deliver the Corps of the future strategy.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university¿s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities
- Executive Integration & Decision Support: Serves as the Superintendent’s principal staff integrator and executive agent, directing staff action on the Superintendent’s behalf and preparing decision-quality briefs and papers that frame options, risks, and second-order effects for senior-leader decision-making.
- Strategic Planning & Campaign Execution: Leads the development, execution, and continuous assessment of the CLA Campaign Plan across four Lines of Effort: (1) Grow the Corps to 1,000 cadets, (2) Build the Cadet Leadership Academy, (3) Fit to Fight Holistic Health and Fitness, and (4) the 48-Month Curated Cadet Leadership Experience.
- Enterprise Oversight & Unity of Effort: Provides executive oversight of Plans, Programs, and Operations; Military Programs; and Cadet Career Success to ensure unity of effort and resolve cross-functional priorities and friction across the CLA enterprise.
- Executive Representation & Policy Coordination (5%): Represents the Superintendent on directed policy development and coordination actions at the senior leadership and Cabinet level.
- Governance, Resource Stewardship, and Institutional Safeguards: Aligns resources with the CLA Campaign Plan while safeguarding institutional, fiscal, and reputational interests; ensures effective governance and stewardship of state, federal, and private funds in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and institutional priorities.
- Institutional & External Alignment: Represents the Superintendent on directed policy and coordination matters; ensures CLA messaging and initiatives are aligned across UNG and with external partners, including the U.S. Army, ROTC, sister Senior Military Colleges, alumni, donors, and industry and defense stakeholders.
- Innovation & Future Capability Development: Oversees the integration of emerging and innovative programs that advance cadet readiness, leader development, and the future capabilities of the Corps.
- Perform other Duties Assigned: Executes additional responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent in support of strategic initiatives and institutional objectives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have a basic understanding of Army commissioning programs, an excellent understanding of Army ROTC, and superior knowledge of the Army officer profession.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, oral and written communication skills, time and project management skills, and leadership skills.
- Team player with a collaborative instinct; multi-tasker; adaptive in a fluid environment; creative.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a military, strategic, or national security discipline.
- Minimum of 20 years of active Army officer experience.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
University of North Georgia is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without discrimination at the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability or handicap as a matter of college policy and as required by applicable state and federal laws.
How to apply
Required Documents to Attach
Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references
