A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline particular skills and background experience that directly relate to this position.
 

Join our vibrant community in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), the largest college at the University of Michigan. LSA has over 75 departments and programs, 100 degree programs, and an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide diverse learning, research, and service opportunities across traditional and interdisciplinary programs. Learn more about us and an environment that attracts outstanding students, faculty, and staff to the college at https://lsa.umich.edu.

We invite you to apply for a new position as our Assistant Director for Strategic Initiatives. You will partner with academic and administrative leaders and play a key role in supporting the implementation and evaluation of college strategic initiatives. The Assistant Director will work closely with LSA faculty, students, staff, and other members of the LSA. You will report to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and work from our office in the LSA building in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

We are looking for candidates willing to work a hybrid work schedule with four days onsite and the opportunity for one day of remote work per week. The target salary for this position is between $80K - $102K. Candidates with a history of exceeding job performance expectations may qualify for a higher salary.
 

• (30%) - With general supervision from the LSA Director for Strategic Initiatives, conduct research, analyze data, and facilitate discussions with key stakeholders to support the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of short- and long-range goals. 
• (30%) - Collaborate with departments and teams in implementing strategic initiatives, including developing project plans, tracking progress, and identifying potential roadblocks. Help develop and implement college-wide policies, programs, and initiatives.
• (10%) - Lead projects assigned by the Director or other senior LSA leaders related to key initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• (10%) - Evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives, track key outcomes, and prepare reports for leadership to assess progress.
• (10%) - Conduct data analyses and research to inform college decision-making, identify trends, and determine the effectiveness of initiatives. Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials related to the strategic plan and its implementation.
• (5%) - Facilitate communication and collaboration with people within and outside of LSA to ensure alignment and support for LSAs mission and vision.
• (5%) - Identify and recommend operational improvements to better support the college's strategic objectives.

LSA is the largest and one of the oldest of the university's 19 schools and colleges, with more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Learn more about LSA at https://lsa.umich.edu . We strive to employ a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill our mission, vision, and values, and sustain the excellence of LSA.

Why Work at LSA?

We are so proud that the University of Michigan offers comprehensive benefits to support your wellness as you plan for a stable and secure future. To enhance a career filled with purpose and opportunity, other benefits include:

• Generous time off programs.
• Our retirement plan provides two-for-one matching contributions.
• Comprehensive options for health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition support, including the ability to take undergraduate courses in LSA at no cost.
• Meeting-free days and communication norms that help you to "unplug" from work.
• Access to deals, discounts, and attractions; see Uniquely Michigan for details.

While you will primarily work from our central campus in Ann Arbor, LSA offers flexible work options. To support work-life balance, LSA has an email policy that limits non-essential emails to weekday business hours. We invite you to take a look at LSAs mission, vision, and values .

• Bachelor degree in business administration, public policy, higher education administration, or a related academic discipline. 
• At least 5 years of work experience in strategic planning, project management, or related experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders (for example, students, faculty, staff). 
• Proficiency in data analysis and use of visualization tools.
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and implementing large-scale projects and initiatives.
• Proven ability to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality and use excellent judgment on a variety of sensitive issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through on assigned projects.
   

• Graduate degree in a directly relevant academic discipline.
• Higher education industry experience.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The position requires on-campus/in-person work from the Ann Arbor campus with some time working remotely, based on operational needs. We are looking for candidates willing to work a hybrid work schedule with four days onsite and the opportunity for one day of remote work per week.
 

As one of the worlds great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.

To learn more about LSAs Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.