Strategic Initiatives Manager: Lead Complex Campus Projects

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; Lexington (MA); 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, partnerships, and capital initiatives through structured planning, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role involves preparing analyses and briefing materials for senior leadership, tracking milestones, and ensuring alignment with institutional strategies and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management, financial analysis, economic development, higher education administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic project coordination in support of complex university initiatives.
• Support economic development projects, public-private partnerships, and capital initiatives through planning, risk assessment, and governance tracking.
• Prepare analyses, briefing materials, and decision-support documentation for senior leadership.
• Track project milestones and governance requirements; translate policy considerations into actionable plans.
• Collaborate with internal units, external partners, and government entities; assist with funding opportunities and incentives; promote execution and transparency across initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

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, partnerships, and capital initiatives through structured planning, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role involves preparing analyses and briefing materials for senior leadership, tracking milestones, and ensuring alignment with institutional strategies and governance requirements.