Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Planning

Job Title Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Planning Agency Texas  A&M University
- Central Texas Department Enrollment  Management Proposed Minimum Salary $5,084.34 monthly

Job Location Killeen, Texas Job Type Staff Job  Description The Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Planning, in Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, will be an analytical leader with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various offices and constituents across the Division and Institution.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, the Manager will be responsible for maintaining, documenting, and assessing a portfolio of new and existing strategic initiatives across the Division. This will include project and grant management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project and Grant Management Oversees complex projects and initiatives including developing detailed project/initiative plans, monitoring progress, conducting research, performing analysis, producing reports, and providing recommendations to division leadership.

Evaluates grant opportunities for congruence with institutional goals; prepares grant proposals and applications to secure funding for university priorities in enrollment and student affairs. Ensure post award activities and reporting are completed.

Serves as the divisional project manager for division and institution-wide initiatives sponsored by Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, supporting projects related to enrollment, retention, student success, and infrastructural improvements through all phases.

Provides guidance and support to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs on strategic initiatives.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement Assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of the institution’s Strategic Enrollment Plan and associated initiatives/activities.

Collaborate with members of the Enrollment Management and Student Affairs leadership team to identify and implement regular and annual continuous improvements to division services and processes. Consult with various departments about the implications of changes.

Supports workflow optimization and process documentation across student affairs and enrollment-related operations, fostering efficiency, consistency, and transparency throughout the division. Coordinates with department heads in the implementation of change.

Data Analysis and Reporting Coordinates with Institutional Data and Reporting, Information Technology, and university stakeholders to identify and obtain data necessary to develop metrics to evaluate effectiveness of department efforts. Produces relevant research, information, and reports to support the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.

Synthesizes complex data and operational findings into coherent insights and actionable recommendations for leadership, facilitating data-informed strategic decisions.

Prepares reports, summaries, and dashboards that succinctly highlight project progress, risk factors, and…