Overview
Special Advisor to Vice President Strategic Initiatives Jobs in San Luis Obispo – California – USA at California State University
Special Advisor to Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Job no:
533152
Work type:
Management (MPP)
Location:
San Luis Obispo
Categories:
MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Vice President for FMD, the Special Advisor to the VP will play a key role in the successful initiation, planning, implementation, and adoption of business-critical strategic and technology projects in addition to evaluating business efficiencies and best practices for FMD. The incumbent will maintain a high level of confidentiality in performing responsibilities associated with day-to-day operations of the department and the
advancement
of strategic initiatives for the ongoing FMD strategic plan.
This position serves as an advisor to the VP and will provide independent analysis and judgement in prioritizing situations needing attention and taking steps to ensure projects are moved forward and tracked for progress through completion. The incumbent will develop recommendations that involve sensitive and sophisticated relationships that include stakeholders, campus leaders, and city/county leaders.
Department Summary
Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of five critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services;
Energy, Utilities, &
Sustainability
;
Environmental Health & Safety;
Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the Facilities Management and Development department is committed to
sustainability
, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an
inclusive culture
that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and
diversity
.
Key Qualifications
Ability to understand, communicate, analyze, and apply CSU personnel policies,collective bargainingagreements, state and federal laws, rules, standards, procedures and policies.
Demonstrated ability in taking initiative, recognizing and anticipating the needs of a department head, including makingindependent decisionson schedule management,communicationtransactions, information preparation, records management, data analysis and discretion.
Thorough knowledge of administrative concepts, practices, and procedures for researching, developing and _ evaluating policies, procedures and programs including data collection, evaluation, and interpretation.
Demonstrated ability to provide high-level administrative and analytical support including analyzing, interpreting, and applying a wide range of policies, laws/regulations/codes, directives, instructions and guidelines.
Ability to represent the department and its interests in a professional and conscientious manner.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of project / operations management and / or high-level administrative support. A graduate degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the requirededucationon a year for year basis.
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Title: Special Advisor to Vice President Strategic Initiatives
Company: California State University
Location: San Luis Obispo – California – USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical
