Strategic Initiatives Manager

Howard University

1d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Faculty Practice Plan is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Manager who serves as a key partner to the CEO and COO of the Faculty Practice Plan, supporting the execution of organizational priorities through coordination of strategic initiatives, special projects, and executive operations. This role works closely with executive and senior leaders to facilitate project planning, monitor progress toward goals, and ensure effective communication and follow-through across the organization. In addition to managing strategic initiatives, the Strategic Initiatives Manager provides executive-level support to the CEO by coordinating activities, managing priorities, preparing materials for leadership meetings, and facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and relationship management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic academic healthcare environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be substituted.
Candidates currently pursuing a degree and possessing demonstrated experience in executive support, project coordination, healthcare operations, or strategic initiatives will be considered.
Minimum of 2-5 years of progressively responsible administrative, operations, project coordination, healthcare, or executive support experience.
Experience supporting senior leaders, executives, physicians, or department leadership preferred.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, initiatives, or workstreams simultaneously.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel.
Exceptional organizational skills, initiative, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to influence outcomes through coordination and relationship-building.
Experience leading or coordinating projects and driving initiatives to completion is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Formal project management certification is not required.

Responsibilities

Supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic initiatives and special projects sponsored by the CEO.
Develops project timelines, work plans, and tracking mechanisms to ensure timely completion of objectives.
Coordinates project meetings, stakeholder communications, and follow-up activities.
Tracks milestones, deliverables, risks, and action items and provides status updates to leadership.
Assists with process improvement initiatives and organizational change efforts.
Conducts research, gathers data, and prepares analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Provides high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO.
Manages executive calendar, meetings, and scheduling priorities.
Prepares agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
Coordinates leadership meetings and tracks action items requiring follow-up.
Facilitate communication between the CEO and organizational stakeholders.
Supports Board and committee meeting preparation as needed.
Serves as a liaison between clinical, operational, and administrative leaders on behalf of the CEO.
Supports implementation of executive decisions and strategic priorities.
Coordinates cross-functional activities and ensures accountability for assigned initiatives.
Assists with executive communications and organizational presentations.