Associate Director for Administrative Planning

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

The Associate Director for Administrative Planning (AD) plays a critical role in enhancing the operations and infrastructure of the University through strategic planning and management. This position involves leading major projects and initiatives on behalf of the Office of the Executive Vice President (OEVP), acting as a consultant and advisor to senior administrators, and ensuring that the University's strategic priorities are met. The AD will engage in diverse experiences across campus, contributing to the development and implementation of key administrative processes and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least seven years of relevant experience in a complex, mission-based organization, preferably in higher education.
• Experience in budget analysis, complex systems, administration, and process improvement.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex initiatives and projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a strategic mindset.
• Capacity to work independently with high energy and self-initiative.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive, collaborative relationships with senior administrators and campus-wide employees.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and present data, including financial information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including consensus-building among stakeholders.
• Superior judgment, diplomacy, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Understanding of how diverse perspectives contribute to organizational success.
• Ability to navigate complex situations with a strategic mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Guide multi-organization committees and working groups, framing issues and governance structures, developing project plans, and facilitating interdepartmental collaboration.
• Provide individualized management consultation to units to ensure projects leverage expertise and resources, following best practices and data-informed approaches.
• Lead process improvements, innovation initiatives, administrative evaluations, and policy and practice reviews.
• Develop or evaluate requests for resources and funding from units reporting to the OEVP.
• Identify EVP-wide budget issues and improvements to budget processes, analytical reviews, and reporting.
• Represent the OEVP on University committees and task forces, maintaining and leading such groups.
• Advise or partner with units on plans to launch new interdepartmental or University-wide administrative initiatives and projects.
• Review or assist with policy development, strategic planning, or reorganization of administrative programs.
• Independently prepare administrative reports and presentations for the Board of Trustees and cabinet-level committees.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree