Strategic Initiatives Specialist

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Commuting assistance

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston seeks a Strategic Initiatives Specialist to assist with high-priority research, meeting content, presentations, and reports for the External Affairs division. The role requires collaborating with leadership and translating priorities into actionable plans.

Ideal candidates are proactive communicators who can manage a heavy workload, draft clear materials, and work in a fast-paced, in-person environment five days a week. Experience with AI tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent writing, research, and editing ability.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with detail orientation.
• Mature professional capable of managing a heavy workload with discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research and preparation for major university events, including Commencement.
• Assist in research and preparation for presidential and executive priorities.
• Collaborate on university-wide messaging and provide sound judgment for division progress.
• Create content for high-priority meetings and events, including presentations and summaries.
• Develop strategic opportunities related to relevant projects and evaluate submissions from divisions.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Discretion

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Strategic Initiatives Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Executive and Strategic Initiatives,the Strategic Initiatives Specialist will assist with themanagement and execution of high-priority research, meeting contentpreparation, presentations, reports, and high visibility projectsin support of key priorities for the External Affairs division. Theideal candidate has experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highlycollaborative environment, and is adept at working with leadershipto translate priorities and accomplish goals efficiently. Thisperson will also be a well-equipped communicator, able to clearlyidentify and translate information for stakeholders at varyinglevels of seniority. Skills in using AI tools to productively andefficiently deliver quality work are a plus. A never-endingcuriosity and solutions focused attitude are important qualities inthe right candidate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing,research, and editing ability.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills and ability tosynthesize information and develop creative, detail oriented, andimpactful solutions.
• Mature professional who can manage and facilitate an intenseworkload, produce quality results in a fast-paced environment, anddemonstrate discretion in handling sensitive and confidentialinformation.
• Must be proactive, anticipate problems, and be resourceful tofind workable solutions.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, including Microsoft Word,Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
• Experience in higher education is not needed, nor is itdesired.
• This role requires in-person presence five days a week. Someevening and weekend hours may be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project and Content Management

• Assist in research and preparation for major university events,including Commencement.
• Assist in research and preparation for presidential andexecutive priorities.
• Collaborate on university-wide messaging while exercising soundjudgment for progress and direction on behalf of the division.
• Assist with planning and creating content for high-prioritymeetings and events, including presentations and summaries.
• Proactively assist with developing strategic opportunities asrelated to relevant projects.
• Evaluate and provide feedback for submissions from thedepartments in the division. This could involve editing documents,maintaining a current knowledge of division priorities, providingrelevant responses, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

107S

Expected Hiring Range:

$53,615.00 - $75,728.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience,location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a paycomparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject tochange.