Director, Strategic Initiatives

Director, Strategic Initiatives

Will play a pivotal role in driving and overseeing the successful execution of key projects and initiatives aligned with our organization's strategic priorities and competencies. Will provide strategic direction, coordinate cross-functional efforts, manage resources, and ensure the effective implementation of the organization's long-term vision.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for the organization, aligning initiatives with the overarching strategic plan.
• Drive the execution of key projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in line with strategic objectives.
• Identify and prioritize initiatives based on their strategic significance and resource availability.
• Ensure the regular assessment of programs and activities in support of the priorities of the strategic plan.
• Assess project requirements and evaluate alternative approaches, considering budget constraints and institutional capacity.
• Prepare and manage budgets for strategic initiatives, optimizing the allocation of resources for maximum impact.
• Secure the services of consultants or service vendors when necessary to support project objectives.
• Lead and coordinate internal committees, work teams, and task forces related to the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless integration of initiatives into the organization's operations.
• Build and lead a high-performing team responsible for executing strategic initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement among team members.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the strategic planning and execution framework.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in educational leadership or related field required.
• 5 years experience in strategic planning, project management, and supervisory role required.
• Higher education experience required; community college experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver license.

Special Skills:

• MS Office programs.
• Information management systems.
• Data analysis & reporting.

Competencies:

• Delivering high quality work.
• Accepting responsibility.
• Serving customers.
• Supporting organizational goals.
• Driving continuous improvement.
• Acting with integrity.
• Thinking critically.
• Managing change.
• Communicating effectively.

Working Conditions:

General office. May frequently be required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer, photocopier, file cabinets, and calculator. Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 25 pounds, ability to reach and bend, and use 2-step stool while safely lifting and lowering boxes. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215.

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