Position Type: Administrative

　　Department: Data Science, Innovation & Effectiveness

　　FLSA: Exempt

　　Union/Non Union: Non Union

　　Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

　　Job Description Summary:

　　Responsible for activities related to strategic planning and project management. Focusing on strategic clarity and organizational change through the design and stewardship of executive-level initiatives, the facilitation and execution of college-wide strategic initiatives, and the development of a culture of collaborative goal setting, planning, and problem-solving at the college.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

　　Required

　　Master’s degree required.

　　A minimum of five (5) years of experience in management consulting, strategy, business development, project and program management, financial planning & analysis, or public policy.

　　A minimum of three (3) years supervisor experience.

　　Preferred

　　Three or more years of experience working in or developing a Project Management Office. Project Management Institute Certification ( PMP , PgMP, or PfMP) preferred.

　　KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES

　　Record of building strong relationships with collaborators across an organization and external partners, leveraging strengths and resources strategically.

　　A broad understanding of contemporary higher education issues, particularly those related to public colleges and universities.

　　Business-savvy and strategic thinker; able to deftly manage cross-organizational projects that require a high level of sensitivity and excellent judgment.

　　Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.

　　Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data.

　　Ability to work effectively across a spectrum of stakeholders, including faculty, students, administrators, constituency groups/leaders, alumni, and community members, and possess impeccable listening and facilitation skills.

　　Comfort in settings where it is necessary to quickly learn and synthesize new information, cultures, and specialized language.

　　Strategic problem-solving and quantitative analysis skills, including experience in structuring high-level strategic issues into concrete analyses with actionable conclusions.

　　Demonstrated experience making decisions based on quantitative analysis and sound evidence and logic.

　　Ability to communicate clearly and compellingly about analyses, insights, and recommendations, and demonstrated ability to target presentation style, written or oral, to different audiences.

　　The ability to operationalize, track, and measure the success of key strategic initiatives.

　　Experience moving major strategy projects forward with minimal oversight, and ability to adapt to new information, situations, or challenges with minimal guidance.

　　Demonstrated experience using project management processes and tools and establishing project management methodologies at other organizations with varying degrees of project management maturity.

　　A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

　　Job Requirements:

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as generally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

　　OTHER REQUIREMENTS

　　Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

　　Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.

　　As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien authorized to work.

　　A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization to release personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

　　Special Instructions to Applicants:

　　Application Status: You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. Communication is immediately sent to the references listed on your application if recommended for hire. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.