The Associate Director for Administrative Planning (AD) plays a critical role in University administrative planning and management, undertaking major projects and initiatives on behalf of the Office of the Executive Vice President (OEVP). The role provides a unique opportunity to lead efforts to strengthen the University’s operations and enhance campus infrastructure through major projects and initiatives. The AD acts as a consulting partner, strategist, solution provider, and advisor to senior administrators across the institution, especially for the operating units within the OEVP. The AD is a highly motivated, achievement-oriented professional with exceptional judgment, an experienced collaborator and communicator, an adept project manager, and values the culture and operations of higher education administration.
The AD is part of the OEVP Administrative Planning team and reports to the Director for Administrative Planning. The mission of the OEVP is to enhance campus life and continually improve the delivery of University operations and campus services. The Executive Vice President (EVP) is responsible for the development, stewardship, and operation of the physical campus and the University’s capital plan. The EVP is the chief administrative officer of the University and has direct oversight of audit and compliance, campus life, facilities, human resources, information technology, the investigations unit, the ombuds office, safety and administrative planning, and university services.
The role provides an unusual opportunity to participate in a breadth of efforts to strengthen the University’s operations and enhance campus infrastructure. Recent projects have included developing a joint governance process for critical IT infrastructure, evaluating and improving the enterprise risk management (ERM) process, advising the roll-out of the University’s Campus Plan and Sustainability Plan, and partnering on an evaluation of the housing and dining student experience.
The AD’s portfolio reflects the University’s and OEVP departments’ strategic priorities and programs, providing diverse experiences and campus exposure. Principle responsibilities may include:
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The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
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