Director for Special Projects, Planning & Strategic Initiatives
NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Director for Special Projects, Planning & Strategic Initiatives
About the Department:
The mission of the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is to provide leadership through exceptional educational programs and experiences that prepare engineers and scientists to meet the challenges of biomedical discovery and applications of engineering to medicine. The research and entrepreneurship of the faculty, students, and staff aim to accumulate, generate, and disseminate biomedical engineering knowledge to improve health care for the benefit of the people of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
Key Responsibilities Departmental Strategic Planning and Implementation (45%)
Strategic Execution:
Lead the formulation, implementation, and tracking of the department’s strategic plan and high‑priority initiatives, ensuring alignment with the long‑term goals of BME, NC State’s College of Engineering, and UNC‑CH’s School of Medicine/College of Arts and Sciences.
Project Leadership:
Manage and oversee all special projects assigned by the Department Head/Chair. Projects include, but are not limited to, maximizing the strategic impact and compliance of newly established endowments; leading major facility and space‑utilization projects across both campuses; contributing to the development of new educational or research programs; and participating in hiring committees for development and communications positions.
Decision Support:
Work with department leadership team and provide strategic decision support to the Department Head/Chair by conducting research, analyzing internal trends (e.g., enrollment, research funding, dual‑campus personnel data), benchmarking against peer institutions, and preparing high‑level slide decks, reports, letters and presentations to aid in informed decision‑making. This includes anticipating threats and opportunities related to BME’s growth and financial stability.
Structural Stewardship, Operations, and Administrative Efficiency (35%)
BME Charter Stewardship:
Serve as the definitive steward of the Lampe Joint BME Charter and its associated appendix agreements, which form the unique foundation for a single department administered by two universities and three colleges/schools. This involves assisting in enforcing the Charter’s terms with administrative units at both NC State and UNC‑CH and assisting in drafting and executing necessary updates to the agreements.
Operational Optimization:
Streamline and optimize the department’s administrative workflows, improve internal communication structures across both campuses, and manage the administrative calendar to ensure key inter‑institutional deadlines (e.g., HR, budget, grant submissions) are met efficiently.
Policy Implementation & Issue Resolution:
Serve as the department’s expert on complex institutional policies for both NC State and UNC‑Chapel Hill and ensure consistent, accurate application of these policies across all departmental operations. This role proactively resolves issues as they arise and implements necessary policy changes to maintain the department’s unique functioning.
College Alignment and Strategic Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
Inter‑Institutional Advocacy:
Serve as the primary operational liaison and advocate for BME with leadership at both NC State and UNC‑CH to maintain the department’s special processes required to pursue its endowed mission.
Development and Communications Support:
Collaborate closely with the College/School Directors of Development and Communications to prepare strategic vision materials, coordinate external engagement, and support outreach to alumni, industry, and friends for philanthropic, collaborative, and research efforts.
External Coordination:
Coordinate efforts across varied internal and external stakeholders—including faculty at both universities, administrative teams, physician groups, and industry partners—to implement key strategic programs and projects, leveraging the department’s unique dual‑campus structure.
Other Responsibilities
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Master’s or advanced degree in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, or a related discipline with at least 3 years of experience.
Other Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in a high‑level project management or executive operations role, preferably within a complex academic or research environment that requires navigating multiple institutional policies or systems.
Proven ability to manage multiple large‑scale initiatives simultaneously and ensure deadlines are met.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with a demonstrated ability to serve as a central point of contact and advocate for a specialized unit among varied, high‑level stakeholders.
Experience in optimizing workflows, improving communication structures, and fostering a positive work environment.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic decision support through research, data analysis, and insightful presentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge or direct experience managing a joint or inter‑institutional administrative unit, proven leadership skills with experience in supervising and leading a team.
Required Licenses or Certifications
N/A
Valid NC Driver’s License required.
Benefits Benefits for this role include childcare support, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs designed to promote work‑life balance and a thriving community.
Equal Opportunity Employer NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. For general application questions, contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to background checks, including criminal & sex offender checks; some vacancies may also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Contact Information NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515‑2011
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The mission of the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering is to provide leadership through exceptional educational programs and experiences that prepare engineers and scientists to meet the challenges of biomedical discovery and applications of engineering to medicine. The research and entrepreneurship of the faculty, students, and staff aim to accumulate, generate, and disseminate biomedical engineering knowledge to improve health care for the benefit of the people of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
Key Responsibilities Departmental Strategic Planning and Implementation (45%)
Strategic Execution:
Lead the formulation, implementation, and tracking of the department’s strategic plan and high‑priority initiatives, ensuring alignment with the long‑term goals of BME, NC State’s College of Engineering, and UNC‑CH’s School of Medicine/College of Arts and Sciences.
Project Leadership:
Manage and oversee all special projects assigned by the Department Head/Chair. Projects include, but are not limited to, maximizing the strategic impact and compliance of newly established endowments; leading major facility and space‑utilization projects across both campuses; contributing to the development of new educational or research programs; and participating in hiring committees for development and communications positions.
Decision Support:
Work with department leadership team and provide strategic decision support to the Department Head/Chair by conducting research, analyzing internal trends (e.g., enrollment, research funding, dual‑campus personnel data), benchmarking against peer institutions, and preparing high‑level slide decks, reports, letters and presentations to aid in informed decision‑making. This includes anticipating threats and opportunities related to BME’s growth and financial stability.
Structural Stewardship, Operations, and Administrative Efficiency (35%)
BME Charter Stewardship:
Serve as the definitive steward of the Lampe Joint BME Charter and its associated appendix agreements, which form the unique foundation for a single department administered by two universities and three colleges/schools. This involves assisting in enforcing the Charter’s terms with administrative units at both NC State and UNC‑CH and assisting in drafting and executing necessary updates to the agreements.
Operational Optimization:
Streamline and optimize the department’s administrative workflows, improve internal communication structures across both campuses, and manage the administrative calendar to ensure key inter‑institutional deadlines (e.g., HR, budget, grant submissions) are met efficiently.
Policy Implementation & Issue Resolution:
Serve as the department’s expert on complex institutional policies for both NC State and UNC‑Chapel Hill and ensure consistent, accurate application of these policies across all departmental operations. This role proactively resolves issues as they arise and implements necessary policy changes to maintain the department’s unique functioning.
College Alignment and Strategic Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
Inter‑Institutional Advocacy:
Serve as the primary operational liaison and advocate for BME with leadership at both NC State and UNC‑CH to maintain the department’s special processes required to pursue its endowed mission.
Development and Communications Support:
Collaborate closely with the College/School Directors of Development and Communications to prepare strategic vision materials, coordinate external engagement, and support outreach to alumni, industry, and friends for philanthropic, collaborative, and research efforts.
External Coordination:
Coordinate efforts across varied internal and external stakeholders—including faculty at both universities, administrative teams, physician groups, and industry partners—to implement key strategic programs and projects, leveraging the department’s unique dual‑campus structure.
Other Responsibilities
Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Master’s or advanced degree in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, or a related discipline with at least 3 years of experience.
Other Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in a high‑level project management or executive operations role, preferably within a complex academic or research environment that requires navigating multiple institutional policies or systems.
Proven ability to manage multiple large‑scale initiatives simultaneously and ensure deadlines are met.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with a demonstrated ability to serve as a central point of contact and advocate for a specialized unit among varied, high‑level stakeholders.
Experience in optimizing workflows, improving communication structures, and fostering a positive work environment.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic decision support through research, data analysis, and insightful presentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge or direct experience managing a joint or inter‑institutional administrative unit, proven leadership skills with experience in supervising and leading a team.
Required Licenses or Certifications
N/A
Valid NC Driver’s License required.
Benefits Benefits for this role include childcare support, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs designed to promote work‑life balance and a thriving community.
Equal Opportunity Employer NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. For general application questions, contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to background checks, including criminal & sex offender checks; some vacancies may also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Contact Information NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515‑2011
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