Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

Title: Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

Agency: VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

• Considerable knowledge of project management principles, data-informed decision making, and assessment practices, including the ability to analyze benchmarking data, manage competing priorities, and contribute to strategic materials such as proposals, speeches, and executive presentations.
• Some knowledge of higher education administration, student affairs operations, and institutional strategy, including how divisional priorities align with university-wide goals, governance structures, and executive decision-making processes.
• Basic knowledge of student engagement and leadership development practices, including inclusive engagement models, high-impact student experiences, and strategies that support student learning, retention, progression, and a sense of belonging.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while knowing when to seek guidance or clarification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce professional-quality materials.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, English or related field preferred; or a bachelor's degree in stated fields with experience equivalent to a master's degree.

• Considerable experience supporting projects, programs, or initiatives requiring coordination of multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Basic experience researching, synthesizing, and presenting information to support decision-making, planning, or communication efforts.
• Basic experience producing professional written materials, such as reports, presentations, correspondence, or briefing documents.
• Some experience collaborating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Some experience working in a higher-education or administrative-professional environment.
• Some familiarity with research tools, data analysis, or data visualization software.
• Some experience collaborating across departments or with senior-level professionals.
• Familiarity with research tools (e.g., higher education research databases), data analysis (e.g., SPSS), or data visualization software (e.g., Gantt charts).