Managing Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives, Office of Strategic and Global Initiatives

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Office of Strategic and Global Initiatives

Managing Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives

Under the direction of the Vice President of Strategic and Global Initiatives, the Managing Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives (Managing Assistant Director 2) manages the development and support of programming in Strategic and Global Initiatives. Established in 2015, the Strategic and Global Initiatives division plays a pivotal role in coordinating innovative projects, cultivating strategic partnerships, and spearheading special initiatives for the university. The division encompasses several essential departments including: Strategic Initiatives, the Office of Career Services, the Center for International Studies, Kean Skylands, the Human Rights Institute, the Holocaust Resource Center and Council on Global Education and Citizenship.

The Managing Assistant Director develops, manages and leads initiatives as assigned that promote and support the mission and values of the University. At the direction of the Vice President, this employee oversees certain administrative and operational affairs, conducts research, develops papers and proposals and supports the development of the new programming housed in the division. The Managing Assistant Director oversees partnerships, such as those with College Steps, New Jersey Clean Communities, the PA of NYNJ and other organizations and also manages the operations of the annual Full Steam Ahead pre-college program, Work-Earn-Live-Learn (WELL) program and other division pre-college programs. Other work may include the development of new employer and external partnerships.

The Managing Assistant Director also supports the Chancellor’s office operations as assigned related to the Wenzhou-Kean University location in Wenzhou, China, as well as planning, logistics and operations related to international delegation visits and travel both to and from Kean University. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. International travel may be required, including travel to China.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant professional experience in strategic planning, program management, organizational development, higher education administration or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Education or a related field is preferred. Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects or strategic initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation is also preferred. Candidate must have excellent project management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology used for project management, data analysis, reporting and presentations.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.  Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $78,000 to $95,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

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Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton.  Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

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Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer