Director of Strategic Planning

Director of Strategic Planning

The Director of Strategic Planning provides hands-on project management and execution support for the University's strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, the Director ensures that initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with institutional goals. The role will establish project management standards, tools, and help establish reporting practices that strengthen execution discipline across the University.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide project management for high-priority institutional initiatives, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project management tools, dashboards, and status reporting systems.
• Support initiative leads with structure, accountability, and risk management.
• Ensure consistent project management methodology across all initiatives.
• Manage and track budgets and financial reporting for each initiative.
• Track progress, identify obstacles, and escalate issues to the Associate VP as needed.
• Partner with UCM to ensure the timely creation and distribution of THRIVE newsletters.
• Prepare initiative updates for senior leadership and the Board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Hybrid work may be considered, as appropriate.

Required Application Documents : Resume and Cover Letter.

Questions can be referred to : Melissa Thomasson, thomasma@miamioh.edu.

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