The agenda has been posted for tomorrow’s special meeting of the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Included in the agenda is a request to approve the creation of a Vice President, Strategic Initiatives/Chief of Staff. Dr. Martha Saunders did not have a chief of staff.
Background Information:
The Vice President, Strategic Initiatives/Chief of Staff position has been created to work closely with the Interim President. This position directly reports to the Interim President and is considered a member of the executive management team.
- Job Description: The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives/Chief of Staff serves as a key advisor and partner to the president, driving strategic initiatives, managing critical operations, and coordinating high-impact projects across the university and his external partners. This position requires an exceptional leader with strong organizational communication and decision-making skills to advance the university’s mission through research, teaching, and operational excellence. This position reports directly to the president and serves as a member of the president’s cabinet,
- Minimum Qualifications: Master degree in an appropriate area of specialization in eight years of appropriate experience, or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization in 10 years of appropriate experience.
Implementation Plan:
Once this position has been approved by the Board, the onboarding process will begin with the applicant. Human Resources will work with the applicant to ensure successful completion of the
onboarding process. The anticipated start date is August 4, 2025.
Fiscal Implications:
Salary = $180,000
Fringe = $98,686 (will not exceed this amount- based on type of benefits selected)
Cell phone allowance = $75/pay period ($1,957.50 annually)
Moving expenses = $5,000 (one time)
Adjunct extra state compensation = $2950 per course
2025.07.24—Special-Board-Meeting-Agenda
Missing from Agenda: Nothing about who will do the presidential search. Mmmmm.