What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF position at SEIU?
Description
Position Summary :
The Deputy Chief of Staff will serve as a key strategic leader within SEIU-UHW, a prominent workers organization representing over 100,000 healthcare workers across California. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, this executive position manages a $140 million operational budget and leads a diverse team of 55 staff members spanning multiple critical departments including operations, administration, finance, data and IT, human resources, membership services, and recruitment.
This role demands an accomplished leader who can drive organizational transformation while ensuring operational excellence across all functional areas. The Deputy Chief of Staff will :
- Provide strategic oversight and integration of core business operations
- Implement and maintain robust project and change management methodologies
- Develop and execute comprehensive succession planning strategies
- Optimize cross-departmental efficiency and collaboration
- Ensure alignment of departmental initiatives with organizational objectives
The ideal candidate will bring proven success leading complex organizational transformations and developing talent strategies in organizations of similar scale and complexity. They must demonstrate exceptional abilities in strategic planning, resource optimization, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities :
1. Lead organizational operations across core functions : Operations, Administration, Finance, Data and IT, Human Resources, Membership, and Recruitment
Direct human resources efforts related to staff development, workplace policies, compliance, and recruitment, ensuring the organization attracts and retains high-quality talent
2. Strategic Planning and Implementation
Partner with the Chief of Staff to develop and execute strategic plans with measurable outcomes
3. Team Leadership and Development
Lead and develop a team of 6 direct reports across multiple functional areas, who manage 55 staff
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Create and deliver executive-level reports and presentations
5. Project and Change Management
Lead large-scale organizational change initiatives using established methodologies
6. Leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be independent, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
Required Qualifications
o Operations and Administration
o Finance and Budget Management
o Human Resources and Organizational Development
o Data Systems and IT Infrastructure
o Recruitment and Talent Management
Preferred Qualifications
Scope of Responsibility
Tools
The Deputy Chief of Staff is required to have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and a working automobile.
Relationships
The Deputy Chief of Staff works closely with and interacts with Union members, unorganized workers, employers, government officials, the Executive Board members, officers / senior staff, other staff, staff from other labor organizations and grassroots organizations.
Salary : $140
