Leadership Initiative Manager

Job Description

Pay Range: $45hr - $50hr

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in research, project management, and staff management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Qualtrics, including survey creation, data management, and reporting dashboards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, external partners, and stakeholders.

• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from conception to completion.
• Experience supporting research initiatives and long-term research agendas.
• Experience developing reports, XX papers, and knowledge dissemination materials.
• Experience managing digital communications and online presence.
• Experience collaborating across academic, administrative, and external teams.

• Lead planning, development, and execution of major programming initiatives including conferences, symposia, exhibits, and faculty convenings.
• Manage project timelines, vendor relationships, and communications for large-scale initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day coordination of project teams, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
• Develop visual and digital assets including infographics and research-related graphics.
• Coordinate and support research initiatives in partnership with leadership and faculty.
• Track research activities, deliverables, and documentation of intellectual outputs.
• Manage program content reports and analyze trends to inform recommendations.
• Maintain organized repositories of research materials and historical documentation.
• Draft and edit reports, articles, newsletters, webpages, and digital content.
• Manage online presence including website content and social media updates.
• Coordinate with internal marketing and communications teams and external vendors.
• Support administrative operations including program development and meeting coordination.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty, partners, and stakeholders.
• Build collaborative relationships across departments and external organizations.

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Project management.
• Research coordination and analysis.
• Content development and reporting.
• Digital communications management.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Data analysis and survey management.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.