Senior Strategic Initiative Consultant

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Serves as a hands on consultant who works with division and college leadership teams to develop unit level plans to support the university’s strategic plan. Manages large-scale enterprise level projects that align to the university strategic plan. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and efficient implementation of enterprise level initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: – 
1. Works with college and division leadership to help facilitate the development of strategic priorities that support the university strategic plan
2. Manages the planning, design, execution, and implementation of large-scale projects, programs, and change initiatives
3. Manages changes to project plan, schedule, cost, and scope
4. Identifies critical path decisions and communicates to project stakeholders
5. Provides guidance and support to project team and managers
6. Builds and maintains relationships with campus partners
7. Collaborates with project team members in making strategic decisions when appropriate
8. Defines, tracks, assesses, and communicates the value and impact of projects through value assessment surveys and case study development
9. Develops regular project status reports for both project sponsors and strategic implementation committees
10. Trains division and college representatives on use of strategic planning software

Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
Required Experience
Five (5) years of direct project management experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional Certification
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience with project management software solutions
Experience in higher education

The budgeted salary range is $84,180 to $95,000.  Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to facilitate strategic planning sessions
Able to work within a matrix organization structure
Able to foster teamwork
Able to develop and mentor others
Able to mentor and support the professional growth and development of team members
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of project management methodology and familiarity with major project management approaches
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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