Assistant Dean & Executive Director, Strategy & Analytics - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL
Job Description:

Strategic Planning

• Lead Teams and Deliver Insights that leverage our matrixed organization to lead teams in delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Lead the ten-year and annual strategic planning process for the BSD and annual updates, including scenario planning. Collaborate with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and implement comprehensive business strategies that align with organizational goals and long-term vision.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and growth by conducting strategic assessments and analysis to address challenges.
• Work with business units to identify performance gaps and develop strategies to address them.
• Establish and maintain a robust performance management framework to track and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members, and key partners.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefs, ensuring clarity and strategic insight. Communicate central initiatives and institutional priorities to diverse audiences.

Analytics & Reporting

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Oversee the development and execution of advanced analytical models to support decision-making across the organization.
• Together with IS to ensure and implement best practices in data governance, data management, and data quality assurance.
• Utilize data and analytical capabilities to interpret and analyze project-related data, ensuring data-driven decision-making and effective project outcomes.
• Collaborate with IS to ensure and implement best practices in data governance, data management, and data quality assurance.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefs ensuring clarity and strategic insight.
• Together with IT and others, develop and implement dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into key business metrics.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define strategic priorities and key performance indicators (KP Directs all financial activities, including financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and procurement. Oversees facilities management, including renovations, moves, maintenance and ongoing facilities operations).
• Lead and support cross-functional teams to implement strategic projects, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives and institutional priorities.
• Establish and maintain a robust performance management framework to track and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives. Continuously evaluate and improve performance management processes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Serves as a liaison to academic, research, and administrative units within the division and of the University.
• Directs all financial activities, including financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and procurement. Oversees facilities management, including renovations, moves, maintenance and ongoing facilities operations.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.

Experience:

• Led and implemented continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in highly matrixed organizations.
• Experience with advanced analytical techniques, including predictive modeling, machine learning, and data visualization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated experience in working in complex environments and managing constituent relationships.
• Proven track record of working with multiple stakeholders to build successful policies and processes.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Experience in resource management, budget oversight, and financial competence.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends to drive decision making.

Preferred Competencies

• Proven track record of leadership in planning and implementation within higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and build consensus across diverse groups.
• Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a track record of promoting these values in organizational initiatives.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information and sensitive issues.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics, with experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proven ability for innovative leadership.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as SQL, R, Python, and Tableau.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References (preferred)

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