Strategic Initiatives & Executive Partnerships Coordinator

Peralta Community College District • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Under general direction, provides high-level coordination, research, and analytical support for initiatives led by the Chancellor’s Office; coordinates strategic projects, facilitates cross-departmental collaboration, and supports the development and maintenance of key external relationships with community partners, government agencies, foundations, and other stakeholders. This is a classified, non-management position that performs work of a highly responsible nature in support of the Chancellor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, education, communications, political science, business administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience supporting executive leadership, coordinating projects or initiatives, governmental relations, or higher education administration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing executive briefings, reports, or policy analyses.
• Experience coordinating partnerships, collaborative initiatives, or community engagement activities.
• Experience working in a public sector organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, and implements strategic initiatives, special projects and Chancellor’s office priorities
• Coordinates and supports working groups, task forces, and cross-functional teams
• Monitor progress of initiatives by tracking milestones, deliverables, and actions items and prepares status reports
• Conducts research and analysis to support planning and decision-making
• Facilitates communication and collaboration among departments and colleges, to support timely implementation of initiatives
• Supports the Chancellor’s engagement with community leaders, partner organizations, foundations, government agencies, and regional collaborations
• Coordinates meetings and engagements with external stakeholders, including preparation of briefing materials and follow-up
• Tracks and maintains systems for monitoring external partnerships, collaborative initiatives, and community engagements involving the Chancellor’s Office
• Prepares executive briefings, background materials, talking points, and reports for meetings and public engagements
• Monitors emerging issues, trends, and opportunities relevant to the district and higher education and provides summaries to leadership
• Drafts correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written materials for the Chancellor’s Office
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level