Lead, Strategic Initiatives and Operations

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); Texas; On-site; USD 1,021,000 - 1,223,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is seeking a Lead, Strategic Initiatives and Operations to oversee the Analytics and Planning division's operations and major administrative activities for the VC and division. The role provides leadership to advance strategic priorities, integrated planning, and data governance across departments.

Responsibilities include coordinating communication, decision-making, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while managing budgets, schedules, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience with certifications.
• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience in research and education policy analysis preferred.
• Higher education compliance/regulatory experience preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages Office and Division initiatives using project management practices aligned with priorities.
• Develops reports, online tools, programs, and projects that support division and college strategies.
• Organizes and facilitates meetings, retreats, workshops, and training sessions.
• Oversees executive operations including communications, scheduling, and prioritization.
• Coordinates institutional planning, analyzes data, and evaluates activities.
• Manages office budgets, procurement, travel, and financial reporting.
• Represents the Vice Chancellor in engagements with stakeholders.
• Applies systems thinking and continuous improvement to support decisions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Office software

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Discretion

Organization

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Title: Lead, Strategic Initiatives and Operations

Department: Analytics and Planning

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency:Monthly

Compensation Details:Starting Pay - $100,500; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Varies based on division needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for managing operations and major administrative activities of the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Analytics and Planning (VCAP). Providing leadership support to advance strategic priorities, integrated planning, institutional assessment, compliance efforts, and data governance work to achieve College goals. And assisting with the effective coordination of communication, decision-making, collaboration, and continuous improvement activities across the departments within the Division.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements

• Manages Office and Division initiatives using project management practices aligned with institutional priorities, policies, and goals
• Develops reports, online tools, programs, and projects that support Division and College strategies
• Organizes and facilitates meetings, retreats, workshops, training sessions, and activities that advance Office and Division priorities and collaboration
• Oversees confidential and complex executive operations including communications, scheduling, meeting preparation, and prioritization of commitments
• Coordinates institutional planning, analyzes data, research, and evaluation activities to strengthen Division effectiveness and impact
• Manages Office budgets, procurement, travel, and financial reporting in accordance with College guidelines
• Serves as a representative of the Vice Chancellor in engagements with college and community stakeholders to communicate strategic needs, priorities, and goals
• Applies systems thinking, continuous improvement, strategic planning, evidence-based practices, innovation to support decision-making
• Coordinates Office processes and implements institutional protocols in alignment with College policies and procedures

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or Master’s degree other equivalent combination of education and work-related experience such as certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in research and education policy analysis
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in a higher education compliance and regulatory work
• Project Management certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and practices
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
• Ability to apply project management practices to plan, coordinate, monitor, and advance multiple projects and initiatives
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple complex tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Ability to use strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to respond to timely and varied issues and opportunities
• Ability to analyze data and information and appropriately apply it based off policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectively with faculty and staff to support campus and departmental operations
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidential information

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].