Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement Engagement, the Director of Strategic Initiatives serves as a key partner in advancing the division's strategic priorities and operational effectiveness. This position is responsible for leading and coordinating high-priority initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, supporting divisional planning efforts, and ensuring alignment across Advancement Engagement's diverse portfolio of programs and services.
The Director works closely with the AVP and leadership team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, monitor progress toward goals, facilitate collaboration across teams, and support the successful execution of complex initiatives. Serving as a central point of coordination within the division, the Director helps manage competing priorities, identify opportunities for greater efficiency, and foster stronger integration across engagement, philanthropy, communications, stewardship, volunteer engagement, and events.
This role partners extensively with colleagues throughout Institutional Advancement to advance divisional goals, strengthen constituent experiences, and support a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Details
* This position requires the following background checks: Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.
Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree.
* At least 6 (six) years of directly related experience in higher education advancement or non-profit management, project management, operations, communications or related field.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated success managing complex projects and working across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.
* Strong organizational, analytical, facilitation, and project management skills.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience supporting strategic planning, organizational initiatives, or operational improvement efforts.
* Familiarity with advancement technologies, reporting tools, and project management methodologies.
* Strong time management, organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong creative problem-solving skills with the ability to be resourceful, proactive, and seek assistance as needed.
* Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.
* Ability and willingness to travel locally and regionally as needed to support advancement engagement efforts.
This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.
