Department Chair’s Assistant & Team Lead at Yale University

Location: New Haven, CT

Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! **Overview** Reporting to the Department Manager of Administrative and Chair Support, the Department Chair’s Assistant & Team Lead provides advanced administrative leadership for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Chair’s Office. Operating with a high degree of independence, discretion, and professionalism, this role functions as a team lead for the department faculty support team, providing work direction, training, and coordination to 2.5 administrative staff to ensure consistent, high-quality administrative standards across the department. Duties include but are not limited to: Administrative Team Leadership - Provides administrative leadership for the Chair’s Office by developing, implementing, and maintaining office procedures, workflows, and operational standards. - Coordinates and guides the work of 2.5 faculty support staff, delegating and monitoring tasks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to departmental protocols. Tasks include, but are not limited to: organization of departmental events and seminars, expense reports, requisitions, supplier setup and travel coordination. - Serves as the first point of escalation for operational and workflow issues within the support team. - Acts as the department’s lead resource on administrative processes related to professional service agreements and other contractual needs; provides guidance, training, and workflow direction to team members as needed. - Oversees daily operations of the Chair’s Office with minimal need for higher-level administrative intervention. Chair & Department Support - Coordinates faculty meetings, prepares agendas,