SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR STRATEGIC STUDENT INITIATIVES Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR STRATEGIC STUDENT INITIATIVES

Florida Memorial University – 4.1

Miami Gardens, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$38K – $47.8K a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Communication skills Time management Full Job Description The Special Assistant for Strategic Student Initiatives is responsible for leading high-impact projects and strategic initiatives across the Division of Student Affairs that are aligned with institutional goals and responsive to the evolving needs of FMU students. This includes spearheading student-focused programs, driving divisional assessment, supporting enrollment outreach, and enhancing operational effectiveness. The Director collaborates broadly across departments and disciplines to ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and high-quality student experience. This customer-centric role is responsible for delivering excellent service support to meet the needs of our university community. Demonstrates the professionalism needed to handle sensitive and confidential matters. The individual is a member of the Division of Student Affairs staff reporting to Vice President.

Essential Functions:

Assist in the planning, logistics and execution of strategic efforts to market, enroll, retain, and graduate a diverse student body. Assist in the development and implementation of student-centered strategic initiatives that elevate the overall student experience, enhance engagement, and promote persistence and success. Lead the execution of high-priority and responsive programs that meet the changing needs of the student community. Align initiatives with institutional mission, values, and strategic priorities focused on student life, inclusion, and holistic development. Translate vision into actionable plans with defined outcomes, metrics, and timelines. Lead and coordinate assessment efforts across the Division of Student Affairs to measure program impact and student learning outcomes. Develop tools and systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting that inform decision-making and elevate program quality.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability. Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, protect the assets of the institution, act ethically and with integrity, and adhere to FMU’s Code of Conduct and policies and procedures. Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents. Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability. Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment. Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Ability to pivot during changing times such as Covid and other unexpected changes.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects. Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours as required. Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Criminal background check Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.