Strategic Operations & Initiatives Specialist

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Wellness resources

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Grand Valley State University is seeking a Presidential Operations & Initiatives Specialist in Allendale, MI. This full-time role supports the President's Office, manages administrative tasks, budgets, and cross‑disciplinary programs while coordinating with senior leadership and university partners.

The position emphasizes organizational excellence, collaborative communication, and the ability to handle peak workloads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience providing administrative/operational support in a professional setting.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and divisions.
• Professionalism and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Workday and CMS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and operational tasks with the Director of Presidential Operations.
• Prepare quarterly budget updates using Workday.
• Assist with SLT meetings and cross-discipline team coordination.
• Oversee project management for university initiatives and track timelines.
• Update and maintain President's Office and Board websites using CMS.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written comunicat

Collaborative cross-team work

Office software proficiency

Ability to learn Workday

CMS platform familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

CMS platforms

Job description

Grand Valley State University is seeking a Presidential Operations & Initiatives Specialist in Allendale, MI. This full-time role supports the President's Office, manages administrative tasks, budgets, and cross‑disciplinary programs while coordinating with senior leadership and university partners.

The position emphasizes organizational excellence, collaborative communication, and the ability to handle peak workloads.