Strategic Planning Director directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function. Drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Being a Strategic Planning Director analyzes emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital. Establishes and retains relationships with industry analysts and the investment community. Additionally, Strategic Planning Director utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively. Develops reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership. Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives to identify roadblocks to progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Strategic Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Strategic Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Pre-College Resident Director is a professional staff member responsible for the administration and management of their assigned residential areas. The primary responsibilities include initiating, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating efforts in the residential area that will result in educational, social, and cultural growth for the individual student and the entire living community. A Resident Director at Tulane University fulfills four primary areas within the Office of Strategic Summer Programs. Responsibilities fall into the categories of staff supervision, community development & programming, departmental responsibilities, student development and administrative tasks.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to demonstrate commitment to personal and departmental development, professionalism, multicultural education, creativity, collaboration, and initiative
Strong administrative and communication skills
Crisis management and supervision skills with a focus on student development
Organizational skills
Microsoft Office skills
Leadership/management skills
Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution by the date of hire
Or
High school diploma/equivalent and 6 years' directly related residence life work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in College Student Personnel or related field and residence life experience
Previous student leadership experience