Strategic Operations Director

7 days ago

GondrecourtleChâteau, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time
About the Role

The University of Minnesota is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Operations Director to serve as the Chief of Staff for the Office for Equity and Diversity. This critical role will provide strategic advice and counsel to the Vice President for Equity and Diversity, driving the implementation of strategic projects, directives, and initiatives across the university.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Advisor and Counsel
    • Assist the Vice President in coordinating the full complement of responsibilities and commitments for the Office for Equity and Diversity, ensuring effective execution of systemwide directives and initiatives.
    • Represent the Vice President to internal and external constituencies, serving as a liaison for various areas and conducting other activities at the discretion of the Vice President.
    • Oversee the design and implementation of the OED's strategic priorities, mission, and vision, ensuring alignment with the University of Minnesota's current and future strategic plans.
    • Ensure timely and effective execution of all related metrics and outcomes.
    • Assist in ensuring that the OEDVP's meetings are effective, with realistic objectives, appropriate preparation, and that the VP is well-prepared. Monitor progress and achievement of next steps after meetings.
  • Administrative & Operations Leadership
    • Serve as a liaison with OED senior leaders, faculty, staff, students, and multiple and diverse internal and external constituencies.
    • Advise the Vice President on high-level, administrative issues, including policy development and the effective utilization of human, fiscal, and physical resources.
    • Participate on internal and external committees on the vice president's behalf.
    • Directly support the Vice President as needed, including drafting briefing memos, charge letters, and policy documents, attending and staffing meetings with the Vice President, and arranging events to further the Vice President's agenda and strategic priorities.
    • Lead the consultative process with administrative and collegiate staff, governance bodies, and other offices and individuals on complex DEI-related policy issues and initiatives.
    • Build and nurture relationships to serve as a resource and point of contact for university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other key constituents to resolve complex issues and help move forward strategic priorities.
    • Assume additional responsibilities or duties as assigned by the Vice President and Deputy to the Vice President.
Qualifications
  • BA/BS and at least 12 years of experience.
  • Substantial experience in responsible administrative positions demonstrating excellent organizational and managerial abilities and effective leadership.
  • Strong commitment to collaboration, consultation, and shared governance.
  • Extensive experience working in a complex, decentralized higher education environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Able to balance competing demands, priorities, and needs of multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple, diverse constituencies.
  • Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Effective in developing strong relationships and effective partnerships.
  • Demonstrates exceptional judgment, discretion, confidentiality, integrity, and flexibility.

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