Director, Strategic Initiatives

2 months ago

Coral Gables, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
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The College of Engineering has an opportunity for a Director, Strategic Initiatives to develop, oversee, and leads the implementation of various programs and initiatives that support the division’s vision, short- and long-term plans. The Director, Strategic Initiatives cultivates new relationships and manages the development and implementation of various initiatives while leveraging existing partnerships, and works with the Dean to facilitate execution of tasks.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Provides support to College Leadership to help advance strategic goals and objectives, such as preparing for key internal and external meetings and conducting the necessary follow-up. Lead cross-functional meetings. Serves as the right-hand person to support the Dean.

  • Leads projects and day-to-day project management of cross-functional teams.

  • Develops and implements cross-functional plans for strategic initiatives.

  • Supports integration planning, along with other business and functional personnel. Works with Development for revenue and resource generation.

  • Oversees tracking and reporting on the status of strategic initiative activities.

  • Prepares presentations, and analyses and updates leadership accordingly.

  • Evaluates, prepares materials, and develops presentations detailing key initiatives for the Dean.

  • Assists with process improvement initiatives within the overall department. Identifies improvement opportunities that will improve the experience for patients, faculty, and staff while positively impacting the bottom line. Implements proven process improvement methodologies (Lean 6-Sigma, etc.) deep into the organization via communication channels, training, awareness, etc.

  • Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Department Specific Functions

  • Help Dean prepare presentations and work on development related activities. Familiar with database and presentation preparation software.

  • Help Dean and College Leadership in setting meetings for discussion of strategic initiatives.

  • Direct Dean’s Executive Assistant so she is executing important tasks for the College and Dean.

  • Be a liaison for the Dean with other functional units of the College and the University. Specifically works closely with the Sr. Business Officer as part of the Executive Administrative team in the College.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field; and a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

  • Knowledge of business and management principles.

  • Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

  • Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

  • Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

  • Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

  • Familiarity with computer software tools

  • Ability to learn about strategic initiatives of the college and prepare documents

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A16

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