Director Strategic Initiatives

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Director Strategic Initiatives
The candidate will report to the Associate Vice President of Safety and Security and Chief of Police (AVP). As a key member of the AVP’s leadership team, will handle a wide range of matters of institutional importance and be responsible for the central coordination of various functions and activities within the Department of Safety & Security (DSS). Will assist in providing leadership and direction of resource allocation for strategic planning and administrative initiatives, both within the Department and with key campus constituencies, and will provide special project management oversight. As a member of the departmental leadership team, this role will provide outreach and mentorship to key staff and coordinate overall professional development and team building activities for the Department. Will direct and monitor linkages with other Senior Leaders to ensure responsiveness of the units. Will maintain oversight for select projects supporting the AVP to ensure that all are effectively moving according to plan objectives and established milestones and measurement criteria. will execute senior leadership strategies to effectively address emergent issues, garner appropriate resources, and resolve issues before they require escalation. At the direction of the AVP, they will execute strategic objectives in collaboration with all units within the Department. Serves as the primary and confidential advisor to the AVP providing complete research, analysis, advice and recommendations on complex issues of central importance to the divisional and campus missions. Directs and implements long-rang, strategic planning for the Department. Prepares briefing materials and ensures AVP is appropriately prepared for all internal/external meeting and speaking engagements. Provide direction on overall tone and level of detail on all material to ensure audience suitability, proper messaging/branding and adequate content. Delivers and coordinates presentations and written materials for various meeting, off-sites and presentations. Acts as an “Ambassador” for the AVP, assisting and facilitating communication with other members of the strategic team in response to emergent or sensitive issues. Acts on the authority of the AVP to oversee strategic projects with a focus on significant change management initiatives that typically require cross- functional resource allocation. Conceptualizes and implements Department wide succession planning, professional development programs and reorganizations that best meet Department and institutional needs. Working closely with the Office of the Executive Vice President, plays an active role in supporting the coordination and the planning of projects, communications, agendas, and other collateral. Regularly drafts responses for the AVP related to a wide variety of topics and issues. Participates in key constituent meetings to ensure appropriate and responsive follow-up and accountability and resolution of matters requiring the AVP’s attention. Oversees research, analysis and synthesis of information as well as the development of reports and correspondence on a wide range of topics that impact the ability to meet the division mission of serving students, faculty, staff and community stakeholders. Must exercise diplomacy and effective conflict resolution skills in responding on behalf of the institution. Contributes to the overall success and advancement of DSS by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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