Strategic Planning Senior Analyst
About The Position
The Strategic Planning Senior Analyst provides leadership for programmatic support, business operations, and strategic coordination for Foods for Health, a campus-wide research initiative. The role aligns operations with institutional and strategic priorities by developing and implementing tools, processes, and metrics that support programs, operations, and decision-making. In partnership with the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), the position manages human resources, financial planning and forecasting, facilities, systems, and compliance activities. The position leads the programmatic development and execution of Foods for Health activities and manages day-to-day operations, including budgeting, reporting, data analysis, project management, and administrative oversight. It develops and advances strategic initiatives and programs across the university, including leading complex cross-functional projects from conception through execution. The role manages stakeholder relationships and advisory board activities; oversees key events and internal funding programs; and tracks outcomes and return on investment to demonstrate impact. It also supports communications, represents leadership as delegated, and supervises staff and workflows to promote efficient operations and the initiative’s long-term sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, science, or a related field.
- Four years of progressively responsible experience in program management, business operations, or research administration in an academic or similarly complex environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading business operations, including process improvement, reporting, and coordination across multiple functional areas.
- Ability to manage stakeholder communications and engagement, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience using data to inform decisions, track performance metrics, and evaluate outcomes.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities in a progressively responsible capacity, with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and facilitate collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience planning and executing events such as workshops, seminars, conferences, or stakeholder meetings.
- Experience managing communications tools and platforms, such as newsletters, listservs, web content, or social media, to support program communications.
- Experience supervising staff or coordinating workflows and team activities.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in program management, business operations, or research administration.
- Master’s or doctoral degree.
- Experience working in a large, complex, or matrixed organization, such as a research university, academic health center, or interdisciplinary research institute.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, performance metrics, and program evaluation frameworks.
- Experience supporting interdisciplinary research initiatives or centers, including familiarity with research development processes, funding landscapes, and pre- and post-award or internal seed grant programs.
- Experience engaging with executive leadership, advisory boards, or external partners.
- Experience developing and leading strategic communications plans across multiple channels to support program goals and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead programmatic development and execution of Foods for Health activities.
- Manage day-to-day operational functions, including budgeting, reporting, data analysis, project management, and administrative oversight.
- Develop and implement tools, processes, and metrics that support programs, operations, and decision-making.
- Coordinate human resources, financial planning and forecasting, facilities, systems, and compliance activities in partnership with ERIK.
- Develop and advance strategic initiatives and programs across the university.
- Lead complex, cross-functional projects from conception through execution.
- Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships and advisory board activities.
- Oversee key events and internal funding programs.
- Track outcomes and return on investment to demonstrate impact.
- Support communications efforts and represent leadership as delegated.
- Supervise staff and workflows to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the university paying a significant portion of the cost.
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
