Strategic Initiatives & Operations Lead (Hybrid)

UT Tyler; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Director of Strategic Initiatives and Operations to lead the Office of Government Relations, translating strategic vision into execution and aligning internal and external stakeholders. This high-impact role advises the VP on priorities, budgets, and operational efficiency across the university.

Responsibilities include guiding initiatives, coordinating with officials, developing communications, and managing daily office operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, business administration, higher education administration, or in a related field.
• Must have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing strategic initiatives, coordinating legislative or external affairs activities within government relations, public policy, higher education environment or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Vice President in planning, resourcing, implementing, and monitoring strategic initiatives aligned with legislative priorities, while translating leadership vision into actionable plans that advance the university’s goals and priorities.
• Develop and implement Government Relations engagement strategy by coordinating relationships with elected officials, government leaders, and key stakeholders, including strategic campus visits, briefings, and signature events that advance institutional priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic communications, messaging, and executive briefing materials that support the university’s external engagement, legislative priorities, and institutional objectives, ensuring alignment across leadership, government relations, and key stakeholder audiences.
• Oversee daily operations, workflow, and performance of the Government Relations office.
• Direct operational and financial functions including budgeting.
• Coordinate across campus to align priorities, messaging, and funding opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Executive support

Strategic planning

Government relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, business administration, higher education administration, or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Director of Strategic Initiatives and Operations to lead the Office of Government Relations, translating strategic vision into execution and aligning internal and external stakeholders. This high-impact role advises the VP on priorities, budgets, and operational efficiency across the university.

Responsibilities include guiding initiatives, coordinating with officials, developing communications, and managing daily office operations.