Senior Advisor, Operations, and Strategy
Core
Provide per-diem, project-based strategic and analytical support to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on institutional priorities, specifically leading a comprehensive university space assessment and future capital planning initiatives.
Role type
Senior Advisor, Operations, and Strategy (Per-diem/Project-based)
Builds
Strategic frameworks, data analyses, and recommendations for university capital planning and space optimization.
Domain
Higher Education Administration / Strategic Planning
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic analysis, data framework design, stakeholder consultation, space utilization evaluation, capital planning, cross-functional coordination, executive reporting
Preferred skills
Institutional knowledge, project leadership, benchmarking analysis
Technologies
Data collection tools, space management systems, presentation software
Responsibilities
Establish data frameworks and identify authoritative institutional data sources; Review inventory of owned and leased space and utilization data; Evaluate space utilization against headcount, enrollment, and program trends; Consult with deans and senior administrators on space requirements; Identify opportunities for space optimization and consolidation; Develop findings and recommendations for executive leadership and Board-level planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Project-based)