Director, Strategic Planning

Company: The University of Texas Health Science Center
Location: Tyler
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description - Director, Strategic Planning (23000153) Job Description Director, Strategic Planning - Department of Planning ( 23000153 ) Job Type(Full or Part-time) : Full Time Benefits Eligibility : Full Benefits Detailed Shift Information. : Days, M-F Description Job Summary : The Director for Strategic Planning is responsible for the institution's strategic planning and institutional planning functions including the development and implementation of long-range strategic goals to support the mission and growth of the organization. Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Oversee the institution's strategic planning processes that span the health, research, and academic operations of the University.
• Collaborates with senior executives to direct the development of the institution's strategic plan and communication to faculty, staff, and leadership on the execution of key strategies and initiatives. -
• Lead strategic plan performance management through an integrated KPI and milestone dashboard.
• Engage with faculty, staff, and administration, at the initiative level, addressing challenges as they arise and providing functional expertise to support execution. -
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and produce persuasive, data-driven arguments to support recommendations.
• Prepare, and contribute to the preparation of, President-level reports and documents as directed by the COS/VP and president.
• Serve as lead on business development opportunities including service agreements and new academic and research partnerships and programs.
• Develop business plans, feasibility studies, and related analysis for programs that support the institution's mission as directed by leadership.
• Plan and coordinate ongoing analyses related to demographics, demand, competition, and growth opportunities in support of UT Tyler's mission and strategic plan.
• Provide support in the management of the institution's interest in the UT Health East Texas health system as appropriate. -
• Other duties as assigned. Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
  • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Ability to identify indicators of performance and actions needed to improve performance, consistent with goals of the institution.
  • Ability to exercise judgment and diplomacy in a wide variety of public and internal contact situations
  • Ability to work with diverse constituencies including faculty, business leaders, public officials, community representatives, consumers, trade associations, etc.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary
  • Strong collaboration and consensus building skills
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills Qualifications Required Education / Experience:
    • Master's Degree in business administration, public administration, higher education administration, healthcare administration, or related field is required.
    • Experience in corporate level strategy, project management, and/or analysis in higher education, research, or healthcare related settings is required. Work Locations : Tyler 75701 Organization : 001-University of Texas Health Science Center-Tyler

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