Manager Strategic Initiatives

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Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development and implementation of strategies and policies to achieve School of Medicine (SOM) goals and objectives.
• Manages strategic and business planning processes through research, analysis and maintenance of data and information, preparation of reports and coordination of planning efforts for modified and new programs and services.
• Provides accurate, timely and consistent information in support of the SOM's planning, policy formation, and decision making.
• Strategically drives and leads SOM project working groups.
• Develops detail-oriented qualitative and quantitative analyses to include flow charts, presentations and/or spreadsheets.
• Performs benchmarking and research on relevant processes and SOM topics.
• Serves as a liaison with other university schools/divisions.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and five years of strategic planning, business consulting, process improvement, project management or related experience.
• Higher education, healthcare and/or consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Proven strategic planning, project management, and problem solving skills.
• A master's degree is preferred.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.