Organizational Culture Strategist, Academic Affairs Position Available In Westchester, New York

The Organizational Culture Strategist, Academic Affairs will play a key role in cultivating a thriving, mission-centered work environment for LMU areas. This position will support campus constituents in continuing to strengthen the organizational culture, ensuring that University values, norms and behaviors are aligned and supportive of a vibrant culture of belonging, creativity, collaboration, and pride. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner in culture initiatives, provide confidential and neutral consultation and coaching, champion and articulate cultural aspirations in alignment with LMU’s Jesuit mission and values, support learning and development, and encourage collaboration across units to foster a positive, thriving atmosphere where people feel valued and empowered to succeed, and contribute positively to achieving university goals. Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities Provide neutral and confidential one-on-one and group coaching, consultations, and honest conversations with faculty, associate deans, department chairs, and senior leaders to support a positive organizational culture and alignment with LMU’s values and mission. Encourage collaboration and facilitate dialogue among individuals and across diverse groups to support organizational culture goals and to increase thriving, trust, teams, and cohesion. May include conflict management, problem-solving, and mediation. Function as an “invisible bridge” between people and groups who have common struggles/challenges, conflicts, initiatives, or goals to increase collaboration, efficiency, connection, and alignment with culture, values and mission. Analyze and monitor organizational culture (as found in formal policies, systems, structures, decision-making processes, informal/unwritten/implicit culture, and levels of thriving, belonging, and psychological safety), paying attention to gaps or misalignments between desired culture and current practices and experiences. Identify root causes of issues already in existence and also identify potential risks for achieving desired culture before symptoms appear. P rovide broader picture of organizational culture to the Vice Provost for Faculty, Research and Strategy, offering non-judgmental and neutral observations and recommendations about gaps, misalignments, and issues related to culture goals. Lead and/or collaborate on initiatives, trainings, workshops, retreats and seminars that support culture-enhancing initiatives and cultural transformation. Provide recommendations and guidance to leadership that support the desired culture. Pursue grant funding to support culture initiatives. In partnership with institutional leaders, develop metrics and benchmarks to evaluate progress on culture initiatives and to provide data for potential publications and grant applications. Perform other duties as assigned. Loyola Marymount University Expectations Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service. Requisite Qualifications Typically, a Master’s degree from accredited higher education institution in a field focused on human or organizational well-being, such as psychology, organizational psychology, organizational culture/development, leadership, ministry/spiritual well-being, change management, or related field. A Doctoral degree is preferred. Five years of experience in culture development, organizational change management, leadership development, conflict management, or related roles. Demonstrated leadership experience with generating a positive, thriving environment of belonging and purpose. Excellent skills in coaching, consultation, and advisory services. Strategic thinking and the ability to align cultural initiatives with University goals, mission and values. Strong understanding of organizational dynamics, human behavior, and cultural transformation. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organization Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to encourage, inspire and influence others. Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders to build individual capacity and commitment towards culture goals and/or cultural change. Emotional intelligence and empathy to understand and address diverse perspectives and needs. A record of exemplary personal and professional integrity, demonstrated ability to uphold confidentiality and neutrality, and ability to gain and keep trust. Experience in measuring and evaluating cultural impact, using data-driven insights to inform culture initiatives and decision-making. Demonstrated understanding of and effectiveness of working within a complex higher education intuitional setting. Demonstrated commitment to LMU’s mission to advance the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, and the service of faith and the promotion of justice. #HERC# #HEJ# Staff Term (Fixed Term) Salary range $97,600.00 – $131,700.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.) Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. 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