Higher Education Strategy & Transformation Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Acts as a strategic consultant/advisor the broader UM enterprise on high priority projects and initiatives and orchestrates complex initiatives across the organization with support from leadership.
• Leads formulation and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Defines strategic objectives and associated metrics to allow a 'strategic view' of organizational progress; prepares project design and analytics approach to work for review and input by strategy leadership; manages multiple work streams/projects efficiently.
• Leverages knowledge, skills and relationships in order to rapidly develop frameworks, define work approaches, conduct analysis, generate insights, and communicate those insights to support / influence strategy and transformation agenda.
• Develops and maintains a strong understanding of the external environment through market intelligence, competitive analysis, quantitative market data, and horizon scanning to inform UM’s strategic priorities.
• Leverages existing industry knowledge and effectively applies it to UM objectives to translate external trends and best practices into practical, organization-specific solutions.
• Builds strong relationships across clinical, academic, operational, and administrative teams to understand internal priorities, constraints, and opportunities, and to ensure market insights are grounded in UM’s real-world context.
• Synthesizes analytics and key insights into complete presentations outlining objectives, analysis and findings, and recommendations.
• Presents findings to (S&T) team, mid- and senior-level stakeholders, and provides assistance in developing presentations that will be presented to large audiences, including UM’s executive leadership team.
• Designs and undertakes complex quantitative and qualitative assessments, and conducts primary research as appropriate, to support the development of evidence-based strategy.
• Manges, manipulates, and analyzes multiple large and complex financial, operational, and strategic data sets and data sources; Highly skilled in using Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and other tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize high level data.
• Demonstrates eagerness to experiment and leverage new AI tools in delivery of work.
• Collaborates and builds rapport with all levels of the organization ensuring a positive image is conveyed to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Inspires confidence in recommendations among senior leaders.
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence with deftness in navigating and driving results within complex organizations with multiple stakeholders.
• Contributes to team’s work and culture, supports colleagues, builds collective capabilities of the S&T team, and plays a vocal part in team meetings.
• Solicits and incorporates feedback effectively; understands different perspectives within the organization.
• Manages/supervises/develops S&T Interns, Analysts, and Associates, as assigned.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, other) highly preferred.
• 4+ years of total work experience or 3+ years of consulting experience at a top-tier consulting firm (inclusive of time enrolled in advanced degree if relevant).
• Strategy And Transformation Experience For College/university Clients Preferred
• Strategy, transformation, or business development experience preferred
• People Management Experience Preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Superior skills in Excel (pivot tables) and Power Point
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative, team environment
• Ability to perform in and adapt to a dynamic environment

Department Specific Functions

• Understands the national higher education market; ideally knowledgeable regarding peer institutions and market trends, and best practices for leading universities, health systems, and academic medical centers.
• Works effectively across organization lines with departments, schools, and specialties.
• Sets up important data sources and converts data into meaningful information.
• Advances strategy and transformation plans and makes recommendations to senior management on how to best execute.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans. Please visit the Human Resources website for more details.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and is expected to work standard business hours.

Qualifications

While this role will support UM enterprise-wide, initiatives supporting the academic missions of UM will be the primary focus. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff