Chief of Staff, Graduate School of Education

Posted by University of Pennsylvania on May 26, 2026

The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) seeks a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the Dean. This role sits at the center of the School’s leadership infrastructure and is responsible for advancing the Dean’s priorities through disciplined execution, cross-functional coordination, and high-level problem solving.

Reporting directly to the Dean, the Chief of Staff is a key member of the senior leadership team and plays a central role in translating strategy into action. The Chief of Staff works closely with the Dean and senior leaders to shape priorities, drive implementation, and ensure alignment across the School. This includes overseeing critical initiatives, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and supporting decision-making on matters of institutional importance.

The Chief of Staff will lead and manage a portfolio of strategic and operational projects that cut across academic programs, administrative functions, and external engagement. They will help ensure that the School’s efforts are coherent, well-coordinated, and aligned with its mission and strategic vision. The role also requires cultivating strong relationships across Penn GSE, the University, and external constituencies, serving as a trusted representative of the Dean when appropriate.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, intellectual agility, and discretion, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters. They will be equally comfortable operating at a strategic level and attending to executional detail, and will contribute to a culture of excellence, inclusion, and impact.

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