Strategic Initiatives Manager
About The Position
Provides strategic project coordination and support for complex university initiatives, including economic development projects, public-private partnerships, and capital initiatives. The role uses structured planning, risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination to support these projects. Working closely with senior leadership, the manager prepares analyses, briefing materials, and decision-support documentation; tracks project milestones and governance requirements; and helps translate legal and policy considerations into actionable plans. The position collaborates with internal units, external partners, and government entities, assists with pursuing funding opportunities and incentives, and ensures alignment with institutional strategies and public-sector expectations. It promotes effective execution, transparency, and sound stewardship across a portfolio of strategic initiatives. This is a term position expected to continue through December 31, 2027. The position follows a calendar-year service schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in project management, financial analysis, economic development, higher education administration, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, MS, or related field).
- Professional project management certification, such as PMP.
- Experience working within a public university, state agency, or other public-sector environment.
- Familiarity with public-private partnerships, real estate development, or large-scale capital projects.
- Experience interpreting or working within statutory, regulatory, or governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience developing budgets, financial analyses, or business cases for complex initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate strategic projects supporting complex university initiatives.
- Support economic development projects, public-private partnerships, and capital initiatives through structured planning, risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination.
- Prepare analyses, briefing materials, and decision-support documentation in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Track project milestones and governance requirements.
- Help translate legal and policy considerations into actionable plans.
- Collaborate with internal units, external partners, and government entities.
- Assist with pursuing funding opportunities and incentives.
- Ensure initiatives align with institutional strategies and public-sector expectations.
- Promote effective execution, transparency, and sound stewardship across a portfolio of strategic initiatives.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
