"Director of Strategic Planning"

Job Details

Job Title
Director of Strategic Planning

Department
Thrive

Worker Type
Regular

Pay Type
Salary

Position Salary Minimum
$90,000

Position Salary Maximum
$115,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Benefit Eligible
Yes

Screening Date
2025-10-10

Job Description Summary
The Director of Strategic Planning provides hands-on project management and execution support for the University’s strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, the Director ensures that initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with institutional goals. The role will establish project management standards, tools, and help establish reporting practices that strengthen execution discipline across the University.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management for high-priority institutional initiatives, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project management tools, dashboards, and status reporting systems.
• Support initiative leads with structure, accountability, and risk management.
• Ensure consistent project management methodology across all initiatives.
• Manage and track budgets and financial reporting for each initiative.
• Track progress, identify obstacles, and escalate issues to the Associate VP as needed.
• Partner with UCM to ensure the timely creation and distribution of THRIVE newsletters.
• Prepare initiative updates for senior leadership and the Board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required AND 5+ years of experience in project management or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, 5 years of experience in project management in higher education experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Strong skills in project management software and data visualization tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification

Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Hybrid work may be considered, as appropriate.

Required Application Documents
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)
Questions can be referred to: Melissa Thomasson, thomasma@miamioh.edu

Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.