Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Minnesota State College Southeast • Red Wing, MN

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About The Position

Reporting to the President and serving as a partner to the senior leadership team, the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives is the college's advisor to the President on economic development and opportunities to build institutional capacity and momentum. The incumbent is responsible for leading, implementing, managing, and assessing initiatives that are integral to the mission and strategic forward-movement of the college. This position is responsible for the leadership of projects of key institutional importance, including strategic planning, Minnesota State system initiatives, marketing and communications, workforce education, and institutional advancement. Advancement responsibilities include grants administration, preparing and implementing strategic revenue-generating plans that align with mission-critical needs of the college. The incumbent provides leadership and management to the college foundation. This is a leadership position that will interface with all internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in higher education or a related field.
• Strong understanding of strategic planning and institutional advancement.
• Experience in grants administration and revenue generation.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with government agencies and non-profit organizations.
• Familiarity with the Minnesota State system initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor to the President on economic development and institutional capacity building.
• Lead, implement, manage, and assess initiatives integral to the college's mission.
• Oversee projects of key institutional importance including strategic planning and marketing.
• Manage grants administration and strategic revenue-generating plans.
• Provide leadership and management to the college foundation.
• Develop partnerships with business, economic development organizations, and educational institutions.
• Elevate the college's presence and engagement in various communities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services