Position Information:

Position Title:

Strategic Initiatives Project Specialist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Record of effective project management, in particular multi-project coordination and an ability to execute within an expected timeframe.
•    Experience with monitoring and management of budgets.
•    Demonstrated ability to quickly learn the intricacies of complex organizations like Iowa State University.
•    Project management certification and/or experience with project management and related software.
 

Job Description:

Summary
Develops, promotes, and delivers program(s) in an academic, research, administrative, or other setting. Coordinates program services and activities. Responsible for daily operations.

Additional Details:

Iowa State University has recently completed the planning process of its new, innovative and dynamic nine-year strategic plan for fiscal year 2022 through 2031.

The role of the Strategic Initiatives Program/Project Specialist/Manager will be responsible for supporting Iowa State University strategic initiatives to advance the university. The Program Manager will analyze and track proposal development, implement strategic approaches to advance the strategic priorities, build and strengthen relationships with internal and external partners, and support other emerging priorities as required.

 Examples of Scope of Work Duties:

• Draft a high volume of reports, talking points, memoranda, and other materials for the Senior Advisor to the President and other university leadership, often under tight deadlines.
• Prepare the Senior Advisor to the President and other university leadership for participation in meetings with stakeholders, especially proposal applicants and recipients.
• Build relationships and maintain routine communication with campus partners on issues related to strategic initiative engagement and coordination.
• Gather information and analyze proposals and review policies, programs, and activities in order to proactively identify opportunities for cooperation on shared priorities.
• Ensure implementation of project management complies with college and university-level policies and practices.
• Foster an environment of collegiality with all faculty and staff as a representative of the Office of the President.
• Monitor and report on success factors and metrics related to strategic plan projects and initiatives, working with various offices and departments to ensure accurate data collection.
• Develop tools and resources to support Iowa State University’s strategic plan activities, build long-term partnerships, and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of proposal process.
• Collect and respond to requests for information and assist with communication efforts related to strategic initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS809

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:

January 20, 2023

Posting Close Date:

February 5, 2023

Job Requisition Number:

R10794

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