Principal, Strategic Execution

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Job Title:

Principal, Strategic Execution

Department:

President | Office of the President

As a member of the Office of the President, this position provides senior-level strategic counsel, leadership, and support to advance key priorities and respond to emerging institutional issues and opportunities, particularly those requiring cross-functional coordination, external engagement, and institutional alignment.

Working closely with the president, chief of staff, and university leadership, the position will help establish and strengthen the Office of the President’s strategic execution capabilities, including advising on organizational structure, operating approaches, and resource alignment needed to advance the university's long-term strategic objectives and projects.

This position will also provide strategic advice and transitional support for select institutional priorities, with responsibilities evolving based on the needs of the president and university.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise the president and chief of staff on strategic priorities, emerging issues, and institutional opportunities. Support the development of the Office of the President’s strategic execution function, including coordination across university leadership and recommendations regarding longer-term organizational capabilities, staffing, and operating approaches.
• Provide strategic counsel and support in preparing for and responding to the gubernatorial transition, including proactive legislative engagement, relationship building, and coordination with appropriate university leadership and existing government affairs functions.
• Prior to the appointment of a new Senior Vice President for Communications and Marketing, provide strategic advice to the president, chief of staff, University Communications, and the Office of Marketing on academic brand positioning and strategy.
• Assist with the onboarding and transition of the new Senior Vice President for Communications and Marketing, including follow-up on previously completed assessments and recommendations, workforce and talent considerations, and the launch of university brand positioning and strategy efforts.
• In collaboration with the Office of the President and University Communications, help establish an approach for communicating progress and outcomes associated with key presidential initiatives. Support the initial development of targeted messaging, narratives, and storytelling that highlight institutional impact and engage priority audiences.

Provide strategic advice and support on additional initiatives and emerging institutional priorities as directed by the president and chief of staff.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s degree. Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience.

Additional Information:

Location:

University Square South (1032)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

32

Shift:

First Shift

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