To: Deans, Directors, and Department Heads
From: Angela Foster, Senior Director, System Human Resource Services
The Office of the President is launching a search for the position of Chief of Staff to the President. The position is currently held by Laura Clower who will be retiring later this year. The chief of staff reports directly to the president and the duties of the position include a wide variety of administrative and executive duties, including special projects that are assigned by the president and reflect the initiatives of the president’s office. The chief of staff is a senior administrator and serves as a member of the president’s cabinet, as well as a liaison to a variety of internal and external constituencies. The full position description and requirements can be found at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/employment.
Dean Emeritus Avijit Ghosh will chair the search. If you know individuals who possess the education, skills, and experience sought in this position, the search committee would appreciate receiving nominations. Please send nominations of qualified individuals to Avijit Ghosh (ghosha@uillinois.edu or to me at anfoster@uillinois.edu). The search will close on August 2, 2024. Your nominations and recommendations are an invaluable resource as we seek to fill this important role.