Sr. Director - Organizational Effectiveness & Strategy #604374870
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY : Under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, this position will be responsible for streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing grant post-award administration, directing project management efforts, and managing the budget development process. This position is an executive role, with a special focus on executive-level advising and interdepartmental collaboration. The position is responsible for creating and communicating a clear vision for the organization's future growth and success. This will involve conducting market research and analysis, identifying key trends and opportunities, and setting strategic goals and objectives.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

Direct Responsibilities

• Lead special projects, organizational growth initiatives, and organizational planning
• Monitor resources and recommend allocations on large strategic initiatives
• Lead process improvement and business analysis efforts by evaluating workload and workflow for efficiency and effectiveness, including Lean and Six Sigma thinking and shared services considerations
• Provide guidance to the CEO and other executives on sensitive subject matters that require considerable judgement and confidentiality
• Act as an informational funnel for the CEO's Office and will help address issues and build a bridge to resolution, as needed
• In collaboration with the CEO and Leadership, produce the Bi-Annual Report and update the Strategic Plan
• Direct change management on multi-division initiatives
• Acts as a liaison to the CSU Chancellor's Officer for long-range capital planning
• Spearhead the annual capital and operating budget development process in collaboration with the CFO

Oversight of Project Management, Grant, Contracts, Sponsored Programs, and Campus Program Accounts

• Supervision of Project Management & Contracts Administrator, Grants Manager, and other direct reports

• Coordinate operational/CSU audits
• Prioritize projects, strategic initiatives, contracts, and critical tasks for project management support
• Drive process improvement efforts and special projects to forward

• Form liaisons with campus partners
• Ensure team is fully trained on administration of programs
• Conduct analysis to identify management, financial and administrative issues
• Ensure policies, processes and procedures are in alignment with regulations
• Manage the annual Single and Child Care audits
• Strengthen financial risk mitigation efforts through analysis, development of strategies, and management of implementation

Support Roles

• Aid the CEO and senior executives in fostering strong BOD relationships
• Provide hands-on support to transform ideas into reality and monitor progress
• Support the Executive Team in ROI evaluation
• Aid the Director of RE&F in property development projects and analysis
• Act as a training resource for risk mitigation, financial, and process improvement
• Partner with other leaders to drive third-party contract, MOU, and partnership negotiations
• Support the CFO in preparing for and managing the annual Financial Audit and periodic Advisory Reviews

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in business administration or similar field
• Seven or more years of experience in a business management or executive role
• Experience in organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Versatile abilities and extreme dedication to efficient productivity
• Must understand the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and lead based on those concepts.
• Must be able to adhere to a regular work schedule.

• Must be able to pass a background check and LiveScan

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a related field
• Certified Auxiliary Services Professional certification (CASP)
• Experience in data analysis and budget management
• Proven success in a project coordination role
• Nimble business mind, focused on developing creative solutions
• Strong project-reporting skills, with focus on interdepartmental communications

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation (paid medical/dental/vision, retirement, educational reimbursement, etc.).

ABOUT US : As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu .

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY:
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is committed to protecting the health, well-being, and safety of its campus community and assets. In furtherance of these goals, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will give an individualized assessment to any information regarding the criminal conviction history that the applicant submits for consideration such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate's conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.

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