Strategic Initiatives and Operations Administrator
About the position Responsibilities • Administer and coordinate the execution of strategic projects and initiatives led by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (VCEMSA). • Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with divisional stakeholders. • Monitor project progress, identify risks or barriers, and ensure timely execution of key initiatives. • Communicate project outcomes, updates, and action items to divisional leadership and key stakeholders. • Provide research assistance on strategic projects, including data collection, report generation, and information analysis. • Serve as a key member of the leadership team and coordinate activities of the EMSA leadership team. • Maintain and manage confidential records in EMSA. • Monitor and maintain the office budget, track expenditures, and process financial transactions. • Provide counsel to the Vice Chancellor on matters related to strategic initiatives, budget development, and priority projects. • Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, various memoranda of understanding, and other official university documents. • Support the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and initiatives. • Be an effective liaison and ensure smooth communication between the Office of the Vice Chancellor and other units in EMSA. • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of the Vice Chancellor, handling inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders in a professional and discreet manner. • Maintain and update the Office of the Vice Chancellor's website and other digital resources as needed. • Assist in the planning and execution of meetings and events, including preparing agendas, compiling background materials, taking minutes, and tracking follow-up actions. • Alert leadership to key deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks or required materials. Requirements • Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, higher education, organizational behavior, project management, public policy, or a related field required. • A minimum of four years of experience in providing high-level administrative or project/program management support in a higher education, executive, or professional setting. • Experience in handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Nice-to-haves • Master's degree preferred. • Experience with working in a university setting, strategic planning and implementation, and supervising office staff or student workers. • Familiarity with managing office budgets and financial processes. • Familiarity with website management and digital communication tools. Benefits • Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more • Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days' vacation your 2nd year plus rollover • University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period) • University contributions to Health Savings Account • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives • 10 paid holidays • Employee Wellness Programs • Paid Parental Leave after one year of service • Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus Apply tot his job