Director, Operations and Strategic Initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Business, Organizational Development/Leadership or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing a comparable level of expertise.
• Reasonable experience (5 years) of business or program operations management. This includes expert proficiency in project and resource management and leadership.
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel required. This may include overnight travel, evening or weekend work as well as driving students in large metro areas.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy requirements.

Competencies Required:

Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in the following competencies:

• Creating action plans that ensure responsibilities are accomplished on time and per expectations; ability to identify potential disruptions and adjust plans accordingly on a case-by-case basis.
• Marketing planning, implementation and assessment including use multiple promotional channels.
• Team building, supervision and staff/professional development.
• Excellent and effective communication skills (written and oral) including the ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals, teams and groups.
• The ability to foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment while recognizing personal differences.  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, policies and practices for planning and administering a budget at an extensive to expert proficiency.
• Experience working in a large and complex organization, particularly with a combination of central and decentralized models.

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a current resume
• a cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process. 

Work Modality: This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Compensation: $75,000 - 85,000 with Competitive Benefits

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