Job Duties: The Director of Projects and Planning role is responsible for operational oversight, coordination and planning of strategic initiatives both for the Office of the Provost, as well as those involving the Office of the Provost and other units of the University. Reporting to the Provost, the Director of Projects and Planning (DPP) will have managerial responsibility for the Provost's executive assistant. The DPP position collaborates with senior administration on strategic and University projects and planning involving the Provost and engages the Provost and academic colleges/schools that report to the Provost. This position is part of the Provost's senior leadership team and works closely with leadership