Strategic Initiatives Lead: Public Sector & Capital

University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa seeks a seasoned professional to provide strategic project coordination for complex university initiatives. You will support economic development projects, public-private partnerships, and capital programs through structured planning, risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination.

Working with senior leadership, you will prepare analyses, briefing materials, and decision-support documentation, tracking milestones and governance requirements while translating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five or more years of progressively responsible experience in project management, financial analysis, economic development, higher education administration, or related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic project coordination in support of complex university initiatives.
• Support economic development projects, public-private partnerships, and capital initiatives through structured planning and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and internal/external partners; prepare analyses and decision-support materials.
• Track project milestones and governance requirements; translate policy considerations into actionable plans.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Northern Iowa seeks a seasoned professional to provide strategic project coordination for complex university initiatives. You will support economic development projects, public-private partnerships, and capital programs through structured planning, risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination.

Working with senior leadership, you will prepare analyses, briefing materials, and decision-support documentation, tracking milestones and governance requirements while translating