Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: JR102549

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Department:

School of Business
Administration

Job Summary:

The Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives serves as a key strategic and
operational partner to the Dean, supporting the development, coordination, and execution of high-priority initiatives across the School of
Business.

Job Description:

• The Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives serves as a key strategic and
  operational partner to the Dean, supporting the development, coordination, and execution of high-priority initiatives across the School of
  Business.
• This position works collaboratively with academic and administrative units to advance institutional priorities, improve
  operational effectiveness, support cross-functional initiatives, and help implement the strategic vision of the Dean’s Office. The role
  emphasizes project leadership, strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and organizational execution rather than traditional finance
  or office management functions.
• The position reports directly to the Dean and works closely with the Associate Dean, Assistant Dean
  for Finance and Administration, department chairs, center directors, and university leadership.

Job
Responsibilities:

Strategic Initiatives & Project Leadership

• Coordinate and support implementation
  of strategic initiatives and priorities established by the Dean.
• Lead special projects involving multiple departments, centers, or
  administrative units.
• Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables, and progress-tracking systems for strategic
  initiatives.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to support planning and decision-making.
• Monitor initiative
  outcomes and provide regular updates and recommendations to the Dean.

Dean’s Office Strategic
Support

• Serve as a liaison between the Dean’s Office and internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist the Dean in
  advancing institutional priorities and organizational goals.
• Support executive-level planning, initiative coordination, and
  follow-through.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.
• Help identify operational
  challenges and opportunities for organizational improvement.

Cross-Functional
Coordination

• Facilitate collaboration among academic departments, centers, programs, and administrative
  offices.
• Coordinate initiatives requiring engagement across multiple stakeholders and operational areas.
• Support
  implementation of new programs, partnerships, or operational processes.
• Assist with aligning initiatives with the school’s strategic
  priorities and institutional mission.

Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations

• Support strategic
  engagement with alumni, advisory boards, donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating executive
  meetings, special events, and partnership initiatives.
• Represent the Dean’s Office at meetings and events as
  assigned.
• Support initiatives involving university leadership and external organizations.

Leadership Initiatives
& Special Events

• Coordinate strategic events, leadership programs, conferences, and high-profile school
  initiatives.
• Oversee project logistics, timelines, communications, and stakeholder coordination for assigned
  initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications staff to support visibility and promotion of strategic
  priorities.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | 6
Years | Required

Compensation:

$62,441.60 – $93,641.60

Interview Requirement:

Interview
Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing
of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi
provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University
complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,
ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected
status.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM
conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history
record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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