Senior Manager, Strategic Projects

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager Senior, Strategic Projects position is responsible for orchestrating and operationalizing special project for the division of Finance & Administration. This position ensures the coordination of initiatives, may represent the division to internal and external audiences, and oversees special project deliverables. The position collaborates and communicates with various LSC stakeholders, including executive leadership positions to develop, implement, and assess campus- and College-wide initiatives. The position will handle sensitive or confidential records.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans, develops, and implements reporting-area process guidance. Manages drafting, editing, and revising area-related process documents, as well as reports, recommendations, research memoranda, and other work products. Advises reporting area leadership concerning the development and implementation of process improvements
2. Plans, develops, and implements area-related, and otherwise affiliated strategic initiatives. Advises reporting area and executive-level staff concerning the development and implementation of affiliated strategic initiatives
3. Manages special project and initiative planning and delivery. Liaises between internal and external stakeholders, including College executives and College Trustees, to facilitate strategic initiative completion
4. Supports the division with special projects and initiatives; Performs detailed research and analyzes, and completes reports of a sensitive or otherwise confidential nature
5. Manages and develops projects plans and presentations using a professional writing style to track and convey progress on project deliverables; Creates and present reports to meet project deliverables and tracking requirements
6. Composes communications, documents, and reports in concert with the AVC Finance & Administration Business Operations
7. Manages and optimizes various databases within the division, ensuring data integrity and accessibility
8. Analyzes project goals, schedules deadlines for project completion, and develops action plans and processes for project completion from inception to evaluation
9. Identifies trends, develops insights, and delivers actionable recommendations to drive business decisions within projects
10. Develops, recommends, and implements necessary project improvements and changes to ensure project success
11. Uses query functions in iStar and other reporting instruments to provide data in useful formats for complete cost analyses, expense projections, and trend reports to provide to leadership. Conducts research, collects data, and creates a variety of reports, presentations, correspondences, and communications (including hard copy and digital documents). Designs and develops queries, basic flow charts, and reports from PeopleSoft within Microsoft Office
12. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Proficient in the use of computers and related software for word processing, spread sheets, and database management, Specific software experience in Windows and Microsoft Office
• Excellent decision making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong initiative and analytical skills
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and work autonomously
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to prioritize duties
• High level of customer service
• Working knowledge of Power BI

PHYSICAL ABILITES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Hiring salary range is $72,821 - $83,745

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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