Strategic Initiatives and Operations Administrator

About the positionResponsibilities• Administer and coordinate the execution of strategic projects and initiatives led by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (VCEMSA). • Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with divisional stakeholders. • Monitor project progress, identify risks or barriers, and ensure timely execution of key initiatives. • Communicate project outcomes, updates, and action items to divisional leadership and key stakeholders.• Provide research assistance on strategic projects, including data collection, report generation, and information analysis. • Serve as a key member of the leadership team and coordinate activities of the EMSA leadership team. • Maintain and manage confidential records in EMSA. • Monitor and maintain the office budget, track expenditures, and process financial transactions. • Provide counsel to the Vice Chancellor on matters related to strategic initiatives, budget development, and priority projects.• Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, various memoranda of understanding, and other official university documents. • Support the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and initiatives. • Be an effective liaison and ensure smooth communication between the Office of the Vice Chancellor and other units in EMSA. • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of the Vice Chancellor, handling inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders in a professional and discreet manner.• Maintain and update the Office of the Vice Chancellor's website and other digital resources as needed. • Assist in the planning and execution of meetings and events, including preparing agendas, compiling background materials, taking minutes, and tracking follow-up actions. • Alert leadership to key deadlines and follow up on outstanding tasks or required materials. Requirements• Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, higher education, organizational behavior, project management, public policy, or a related field required.• A minimum of four years of experience in providing high-level administrative or project/program management support in a higher education, executive, or professional setting. • Experience in handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Nice-to-haves• Master's degree preferred. • Experience with working in a university setting, strategic planning and implementation, and supervising office staff or student workers. • Familiarity with managing office budgets and financial processes.• Familiarity with website management and digital communication tools. Benefits• Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more• Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days' vacation your 2nd year plus rollover• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)• University contributions to Health Savings Account• Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives• 10 paid holidays• Employee Wellness Programs• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus Apply tot his job