Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
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$ 86300 - 129500
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships reporting to the Interim Vice Provost for Educational Equity provides visionary strategic and operational leadership to manage a dynamic portfolio of work in support of the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equitys strategic goals. This position supervises professional staff responsible for grant administration marketing and communications bias reporting administration and professional development. The position serves as the primary liaison to the units Information Technology strategic partner to ensure alignment of systems and services with the Offices evolving needs. The role ensures highquality service delivery crossfunctional communication and collaboration and strategic alignment across all supervised functions. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and solutionsoriented leader with strong project management skills and a deep commitment to equity integrity and institutional excellence.
Work activities include:
Leadership and Strategic Alignment
Provide overall direction and oversight for the units operational and strategic initiatives to advance organizational goals.
Lead a team of professionals across four key domains: grant administration marketing/communications bias response and professional development.
Serve as the units primary liaison to the IT strategic partner collaborating to align technology tools data systems and digital infrastructure with the units functional priorities.
Ensure all areas align with the Offices mission and the Universitys broader strategic objectives.
Represent the Office on key committees and task forces; serve as a thought partner to senior leadership.
Program and Operations Oversight
Supervise the design and implementation of systems and services to support grant proposal development postaward compliance and fiscal management.
Oversee communications strategy including digital presence publications and internal/external messaging.
Provide leadership for bias incident response protocols data tracking and reporting mechanisms.
Support development and assessment of professional learning programs for staff students and campus partners.
Collaborate with IT partners to maintain data security implement software tools and troubleshoot operational challenges related to technology.
Staff Supervision and Development
Hire train supervise and evaluate direct reports and their teams to ensure a supportiveinclusive and effectiveworkplace.
Set clear performance expectations and provide regular coaching and feedback.
Facilitate professional development to support staff retention and growth.
Budget and Resource Management
In collaboration with finance staff monitor budget allocations grant expenditures and cost efficiencies across supervised areas.
Identify opportunities for additional revenue or cost savings in line with unit goals.
Collaboration and External Engagement
Develop and sustain partnerships with university departments external agencies and community organizations.
Serve as liaison to central offices including communications finance research administration and IT.
Represent the Office of Educational Equity in meetings presentations and public engagements.
Necessary Skills and Knowledge
Demonstrated success managing crossfunctional teams and complex projects.
Knowledge of grant administration communications strategy bias response systems professional development and technology collaboration in higher education or nonprofit settings.
Strong relationshipbuilding skills to work effectively with IT partners and other institutional stakeholders.
Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging in both process and practice.
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience
Minimally requires a Bachelors degree and 8 years of progressively responsible experience in administration operations or a related field.An equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience preferably in a higher education or similarly complex environment.
Experience with budget oversight grant management or strategic communications is strongly preferred.
Clearances
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Benefits
Penn State offers a competitive benefits package for fulltime employees including:
Medical dental vision and retirement plans
Tuition discounts for employees and eligible family members
Generous vacation and sick time
14 paid holidays/campus closure days
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$86300.00 $129500.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
