This position is an executive level position directing the university’s Office of Campus Strategy located in the Office of the President, reporting to the Chief of Staff.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Collaborate with appropriate offices/departments for the needs of the multiple campuses in order to ensure high levels of student satisfaction, local focus, accountability and customer service.

• Recommend institutional priorities across multiple campuses.

• Employ university-wide systems, standards, and processes designed to deliver best practices across all campuses in a cost-effective, sustainable way.

• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to create quality enhancement efficiencies across campus operations.

• Develop and practice continuous process improvement in cross-campus collaboration.

• Assist in documenting processes used across all campuses.

• Represent the interests of multiple campuses on other University committees.

• Provide exceptional service in facilitating campus quality and coordination.

• Manages budget account as department ID holder, which includes monitoring expenses and adhering to budgetary guidelines.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Represent Office of the President on University Strategic Planning Committees.

• Assist in the planning of high-level institutional and Office of the President events.

• Produce special events and initiatives as defined by the President.

• Serve as a resource regarding procedural protocol and diplomatic protocol for events.

• Attend events as needed to ensure smooth operations and provide liaison between facilities staff and event hosts as needed to represent the Office of the President.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of project management principles and strong project management skills.

• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs; high aptitude for technology.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and diverse clients.

• Skill to make timely decisions.

• Skill in analysis, decision making and problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the multiple constituents, including the public.

• Skill in conflict resolution and collaboration.

• Skill in strategic thinking.

• Skill in fiscal responsibility/budget management.

• Excellence in oral and written communication.

• Ability to manage events and work under pressure and manage multiple priorities and complex projects while maintaining attention to detail.

• Detail oriented with keen attention to detail.

• Self-starter, able to take initiative and conceptualize/implement new processes and systems.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: None at this time

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include University System of Georgia policies and procedures and general college policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgement, selection and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

• The work consists of varied duties including negotiating solutions among different offices, problem solving, documenting processes, and analyzing processes.

• This is an executive level position requiring competencies generally associated with such positions.

• The purpose of this position is to provide direction and oversight across campuses and at high level events.

CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, faculty, staff, University System of Georgia staff, peers at other institutions, and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to provide services; to motivate or influence persons; and to justify, negotiate or settle matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, up to 25 lbs.

• The work is typically performed in an office.

• The work will require reimbursable travel between campuses and possibly other locations.

• This work requires the occasional evenings and weekend hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand and meet the diverse objectives and functions of the position in order to direct and coordinate work institution-wide, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• High aptitude for technology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Higher Education experience

• University System of Georgia experience

• Master’s Degree

SALARY GRADE: Pay grade 25.

TO APPLY: Application materials should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe.pdf attachment to: recruitment@mga.edu with the subject line “10018540 Executive Director of Campus Strategy, Macon, 9.12.19”. Application materials are to include a resume, an MGA Staff application; a letter of interest which includes salary requirements; and three professional references. Paper application materials will not be accepted.