University of Pittsburgh

Director of Strategic Initiatives

University of Pittsburgh$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in strategic planning and project management
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in developing performance measures and accountability frameworks
  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and planning sessions effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of the Division's Strategic Plan
  • Facilitate strategic planning meetings and leadership sessions
  • Develop and monitor implementation plans and timelines
  • Assess organizational performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Coordinate communication of strategic initiatives across departments

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
  • Engagement in high-level strategic initiatives
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with a diverse team across multiple departments
Full Job Description
The Director of Strategic Initiatives provides leadership for division-wide strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and cross-functional project management within the Division of Student Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Associate Dean, this position partners closely with divisional leadership to advance strategic priorities, improve organizational performance, and strengthen operational alignment across more than twenty departments.

The Director serves as the Division's central resource for coordinating strategic initiatives, facilitating planning processes, and supporting implementation of institutional priorities. Through collaboration with senior leadership, assessment professionals, communications staff, and campus partners, the position ensures strategic projects are effectively planned, executed, assessed, and communicated.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Effectiveness
• Coordinate development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of the Division's Strategic Plan.
• Facilitate strategic planning meetings, retreats, and leadership work sessions.
• Develop implementation plans, timelines, performance measures, and accountability frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, and cross-departmental collaboration.

About University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1787 and is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of higher education in the United States. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 17 schools and colleges. The University of Pittsburgh is known for its strong programs in health sciences, engineering, business, and law. It is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Pitt Innovation Institute and the Center for Energy.
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