Strategic Projects and Initiatives Lead shaping planning, governance, and change for the University of Alberta Registrar’s Office. Building frameworks and decision support to advance student-service priorities.
Responsibilities
Advise the University Registrar and senior leadership on strategic priorities, implementation risks, sequencing, dependencies, and portfolio alignment
Develop integrated implementation roadmaps with decision points, accountabilities, milestones, risks, mitigations, dependencies, and success measures
Lead portfolio-level planning frameworks connecting Registrar’s Office priorities to institutional strategy and governance cycles
Develop an organizational capability framework and translate it into professional development priorities, learning pathways, and capability-building approaches
Advise senior leadership on development opportunities and assess the impact of professional development investments
Design implementation plans for cross-portfolio strategic initiatives involving process change, stakeholder engagement, and sustained organizational change
Support issue identification, options analysis, decision-making, implementation, and evaluation for current and emerging issues
Review projects, proposals, and governance-related matters for student impact, feasibility, systems implications, policy alignment, operational readiness, timelines, and resources
Lead or support policy, regulation, procedure, and framework development through research, environmental scans, consultation, and evidence-informed recommendations
Strengthen Registrar’s Office governance and implementation practices, including roles, decision rights, escalation pathways, consultation, documentation, accountability, and risk management
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in business, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field
Graduate-level education preferred
5–10 years of progressive direct experience in strategic planning, project management, portfolio management, governance support, or organizational planning
Experience shaping business strategy, developing plans, analyzing data, and aligning goals to achieve objectives
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and market research skills
Ability to develop innovative and concrete solutions to complex institutional problems
Excellent interpersonal, communication, relationship management, and issues management skills
Demonstrated conflict-resolution experience and ability to advise diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels
Flexibility and adaptability in a demanding, changing work environment
Highly developed political acumen and ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and community partners
Ability to develop and advocate for new policies, programs, administrative structures, or modifications to existing practices
Extensive knowledge of the University of Alberta, its strategic plan, initiatives, structures, systems, policies, procedures, and values considered an asset
Experience in a complex institutional or post-secondary environment considered an asset
Resume and cover letter required
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work with a mix of remote and in-person work
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