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Job Overview

The Chief of Staff of Public Safety serves as the principal strategic advisor and operational partner to the Vice President for Public Safety. This role provides high-level coordination, project management, and organizational support to advance the University’s public safety mission. The Chief of Staff oversees strategic initiatives, facilitates internal and external communications, and ensures alignment of departmental operations with University goals, compliance standards, and community expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Operations

+ Support the Vice President in developing and executing the strategic vision for Public Safety.

+ Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely follow-through on priorities.

+ Oversee special projects and policy development efforts.

Executive Support & Communications

+ Manage engagements, agendas, priorities, and briefing materials for the Vice President.

+ Serve as a key liaison with University leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

+ Draft and review internal and external communications to ensure clarity and consistency.

Organizational Leadership

+ Partner with senior directors and unit leaders to align operations with institutional objectives.

+ Facilitate staff engagement, performance management, and professional development initiatives.

+ Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

Policy, Compliance, and Risk Management

+ Ensure departmental policies comply with University regulations, local and federal law, and best practices in campus safety.

+ Monitor emerging issues in higher education safety and provide recommendations to leadership.

Work Interactions

The Chief of Staff reports directly to the Vice President for Public Safety. The role collaborates regularly with University leadership (e.g., Office of the President, Provost, Student Affairs, and Human Resources), senior law enforcement officials, government agencies, and campus partners to foster a safe and inclusive environment.

Requirements and Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, business, student affairs, or related field.

+ Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience.

+ Demonstrated expertise in project management, organizational planning, and executive advising.

+ Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred

+ Master’s degree in public administration, higher education leadership, or related discipline.

+ Experience in higher education, law enforcement administration, or public safety operations.

+ Familiarity with Clery Act, Title IX, and other higher education compliance frameworks.

Work Mode Designation

This position requires a primarily on-campus presence with flexibility for episodic hybrid arrangements, subject to operational needs.

Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$135,188.00 - $264,291.85

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines:

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Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here (http://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada) for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [email protected].

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website (https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/) .

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/200-hiring-and-employment/201-equal-employment-opportunity-affirmative-action/) . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (https://georgetown.box.com/s/jkc3kxwrf56e1n2km0jh1vj09fvanw70) .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .