Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
The Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives serves as a key strategic and operational partner to the Dean, supporting the development, coordination, and execution of high-priority initiatives across the School of Business. This position works collaboratively with academic and administrative units to advance institutional priorities, improve operational effectiveness, support cross-functional initiatives, and help implement the strategic vision of the Dean’s Office. The role emphasizes project leadership, strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and organizational execution rather than traditional finance or office management functions. The position reports directly to the Dean and works closely with the Associate Dean, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration, department chairs, center directors, and university leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Relevant experience | 6 Years | Required
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support implementation of strategic initiatives and priorities established by the Dean.
- Lead special projects involving multiple departments, centers, or administrative units.
- Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables, and progress-tracking systems for strategic initiatives.
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to support planning and decision-making.
- Monitor initiative outcomes and provide regular updates and recommendations to the Dean.
- Serve as a liaison between the Dean’s Office and internal/external stakeholders.
- Assist the Dean in advancing institutional priorities and organizational goals.
- Support executive-level planning, initiative coordination, and follow-through.
- Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.
- Help identify operational challenges and opportunities for organizational improvement.
- Facilitate collaboration among academic departments, centers, programs, and administrative offices.
- Coordinate initiatives requiring engagement across multiple stakeholders and operational areas.
- Support implementation of new programs, partnerships, or operational processes.
- Assist with aligning initiatives with the school’s strategic priorities and institutional mission.
- Support strategic engagement with alumni, advisory boards, donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
- Assist in coordinating executive meetings, special events, and partnership initiatives.
- Represent the Dean’s Office at meetings and events as assigned.
- Support initiatives involving university leadership and external organizations.
- Coordinate strategic events, leadership programs, conferences, and high-profile school initiatives.
- Oversee project logistics, timelines, communications, and stakeholder coordination for assigned initiatives.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications staff to support visibility and promotion of strategic priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
