Executive Initiatives Strategist

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Specialist to assist with high-priority research, event preparation, and executive communications. You will translate priorities for stakeholders and support major External Affairs initiatives.

A fast-paced, collaborative environment and strong writing and editing skills are essential. In-person presence five days a week is required, with occasional evenings or weekends. Experience with AI tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, including strong writing, research, and editing ability.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills and ability to synthesize information and develop solutions.
• Mature professional who can manage an intense workload with discretion.
• Proactive, resourceful problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• In-person presence five days a week; some evenings/weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Project and Content Management: assist in research and preparation for major university events.
• Assist in research and preparation for presidential and executive priorities.
• Collaborate on university messaging while exercising sound judgment for division priorities.
• Assist with planning and creating content for high-priority meetings and summaries.
• Proactively assist with developing strategic opportunities related to relevant projects.
• Evaluate and provide feedback for submissions from division departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Discretion

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking a Strategic Initiatives Specialist to assist with high-priority research, event preparation, and executive communications. You will translate priorities for stakeholders and support major External Affairs initiatives.

A fast-paced, collaborative environment and strong writing and editing skills are essential. In-person presence five days a week is required, with occasional evenings or weekends. Experience with AI tools is a plus.