Assistant Director for Strategy & Policy

Department: Office of the Provost
Salary/Grade: EXS/7

Target hiring range for this position will be between be $70,000.00 - $75,000.00. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director is a key member of the Office of the Provost's Strategy and Policy team, which is responsible for a unique and dynamic portfolio comprising advancing strategic initiatives, addressing emergent issues and opportunities, and facilitating programmatic processes related to the academic core of the University. Reporting to the Assistant Provost for Strategy and Policy, the Assistant Director provides strategic and tactical support for initiatives including senior leader searches, dean reviews, policy development and implementation, oversight of new programs and international partnerships, and other strategic initiatives using strong analytical, project management, and writing skills. The role supports project execution by conducting substantive research associated with Office of the Provost initiatives, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and benchmarking analyses, and also plays a significant role in the synthesis and analysis of data and formation of recommendations to address some of the University's most strategic and complex challenges and opportunities.

Please Note: Applications with cover letters will be given priority.

Specific Responsibilities:

Administration

Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.

Operationalizes goals & objectives; ensures that resources are created or obtained.

Analyzes data & recommends & implements changes & improvement to better ensure attainment of mission.

Manages logistics requirements, including venue, scheduling, technology, catering, etc.

Develops project plans and executes responsibilities in alignment with the overall project objectives and timelines.

Communication, Outreach & Recruitment

Identifies and implements short- and long-term strategies and plans to meet program/project goals.

Engages in outreach/field relations serving a number of goals, including recruitment, participation, sponsorship, relationship building, etc. to support continued program/project development & improvement.

Actively obtains market intelligence by monitoring program/project peers and sharing information with appropriate groups.

Evaluation

Oversees development & implementation of evaluation processes, quantitative & qualitative measurements that ensure that program/project benchmarks are successfully attained and communicated in a timely and efficient manner.

Manages evaluation processes; recommends & implements changes for enhancement; monitors effectiveness through follow-up evaluation studies.

Collaborates with internal/external resources to develop meaningful outcome measurements and methods of program/project evaluation that will lead to enhancement.

Events

Oversees creation of events designed to implement program/project objectives.

Faculty Support

Reviews policies, recommends changes, implements new policies & ensures consistent interpretation.

Program Development

Provides leadership for planning, scheduling, delivering and maintaining program(s)/project(s) to achieve project objectives.

Manages for consistently high quality standards across all partner programs/projects, including admissions, teaching, grading, service levels, and facilities.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local & NU laws, regulations, policies & procedures.

Strategic Planning

Creates & leads a coordinated program of activities designed to increase program/project objectives.

Develops & executes strategies to involve internal/external constituents and cultivate collaborations.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 4 years program/project administration or other relevant experience.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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