Senior Director of Executive Strategy & Operations
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Business
Corporate Strategy, Change Management, Business Analyst -
Management
Corporate Strategy, Project & Program Management, Change Management, Business Analyst
Posting Summary
Job Title:
Senior Director of Executive Strategy & Operations Division
Division of Institutional Advancement Department VP Institutional Advancement
Work Status:
Full Time
Position Category:
Staff
FLSA:
Exempt
Pay Range Exempt Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000 / year
Fund Source:
Federal/Grant
The Senior Director for Executive Strategy and Operations serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA). This leadership position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of divisional priorities, strategic initiatives, and fundraising objectives while ensuring effective collaboration across Institutional Advancement units. Working closely with the VPIA and senior leadership team, the Senior Director helps translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, facilitates cross-functional initiatives, monitors progress toward divisional goals, and supports organizational effectiveness across the division.
The position serves as a key resource in coordinating major projects, advancing campaign readiness efforts, and ensuring timely execution of initiatives that support fundraising, alumni engagement, stewardship, communications, advancement services, and foundation operations. The Senior Director provides leadership for strategic projects and special initiatives, develops executive-level reports and analyses, facilitates communication among stakeholders, and assists in tracking performance metrics and outcomes.
The position also supports comprehensive campaign planning and implementation by coordinating campaign-related activities, monitoring milestones, and helping ensure alignment across advancement functions. The Senior Director exercises independent judgment in managing projects and stakeholder relationships and serves as a trusted advisor to the VPIA on matters related to strategy, operations, and organizational priorities. This position requires exceptional project management skills, strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships across a complex higher education environment.
- Serve as a principal strategic advisor to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA) on matters related to fundraising, campaign planning, organizational effectiveness, operational performance, and institutional priorities.
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of divisional strategic plans, annual goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance dashboards to advance Institutional Advancement priorities and institutional objectives.
- Drive execution of the VPIA’s strategic agenda by translating priorities into actionable plans, coordinating implementation efforts, monitoring progress, and recommending strategies to enhance effectiveness and outcomes.
- Lead high-priority strategic initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional efforts that support divisional and institutional goals.
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and strategic analysis to inform planning, decision-making, and organizational improvement efforts.
- Facilitate collaboration across Institutional Advancement units to promote alignment, accountability, and successful execution of strategic priorities.
- Develop executive briefings, reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership, Foundation leadership, and other key stakeholders.
- Represent the VPIA in meetings, committees, and strategic discussions with internal and external stakeholders, as designated.
- Monitor emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in higher education advancement, fundraising, and philanthropy to support continuous improvement and strategic planning.
- Support the assessment and enhancement of divisional processes, initiatives, and organizational effectiveness to ensure achievement of established goals and objectives.
- Lead and manage strategic projects on behalf of the VPIA, including defining project scope, establishing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and monitoring outcomes.
- Coordinate implementation of divisional initiatives that require collaboration across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
- Ensure timely follow-up on key action items, project milestones, and strategic priorities.
- Identify potential challenges and develop recommendations to support successful project execution.
- Support organizational change…
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