Strategic Planning Analyst-CCC

The Aging Initiative Strategic Planning Analyst (SPA) is a fully experienced scientific community management professional with a depth of specialized knowledge pertaining to the business and strategic operations of a campus-wide research initiative, center, or institute. This position is responsible for aligning the organizational strategy with business resources to ensure long-term viability and maximizing the value of organizational services. The SPA is responsible for daily operations of the universitys aging initiative including budget forecasting, fiscal monitoring, meeting planning, agenda development, correspondence, reporting, and administrative support for the faculty co-directors. The SPA oversees and manages all fiscal functions of the aging initiative and assists the co-directors with the overall management of the initiative, including operational and human resources activities. This position acts as the business and chief financial officer interfacing with university Offices, Colleges, and Departments. This position is responsible for oversight of all administration, budgeting, forecasting, planning, procurement, policy development, and reporting activities for the Institute, including close coordination with unit and lab managers. The SPA gathers and analyzes data for use in annual reports, community-building, and to reinforce strategic decision making. The SPA supports and manages internal and external stakeholder relationships, and vendor relationships. Works with a peer community at Ohio State to help develop best-practices for similar campus-wide programs. Supports research administration activities including pilot award announcement & administration, post-award management on aging related grants and contributes to external proposals as needed.