Strategic Initiatives Leader & Transformation Advisor

Grinnellcollege; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College is seeking a Business Office Strategic Initiatives Advisor to partner with the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, driving cross-functional initiatives and aligning programs with the division's priorities.

The role emphasizes leadership in strategic planning, governance support, and data-driven decision making, collaborating with HR, Accounting, Risk Management, Facilities, and Auxiliary Services to advance measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, communications, Higher Education administration, Finance, Management or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible project or operations management/strategic planning, communications.
• Champions Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, communications, and recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Drive High-Impact Initiatives: Lead cross-functional strategic, operational, technology, and process improvement efforts with roadmaps and milestones.
• Champion Transformation and Innovation: Support the implementation of new systems, technologies, and operating models to modernize operations.
• Serve as a Trusted Strategic Partner: Advise the VP for Finance and Treasurer and coordinate with senior leaders and trustees.
• Shape and Amplify the Division’s Voice: Develop communications for internal and external audiences.
• Translate Data into Insight: Lead data collection, analysis, dashboards, and performance metrics to inform planning.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Communications

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, communications, Higher Education administration, Finance, Management or related field

Masters Degree in any of the forementioned fields

Tools

Project management software

Website content management systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

Grinnell College is seeking a Business Office Strategic Initiatives Advisor to partner with the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, driving cross-functional initiatives and aligning programs with the division's priorities.

The role emphasizes leadership in strategic planning, governance support, and data-driven decision making, collaborating with HR, Accounting, Risk Management, Facilities, and Auxiliary Services to advance measurable outcomes.