Vice President of Strategy and University Affairs

Job Title:

Vice President of Strategy and University Affairs

Albany State Rec. Location

Regular

Full-Time

292829

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

The Vice President of Strategy and University Affairs is a pivotal executive leader responsible for aligning Albany State University's long‑term strategic vision with operational execution. This role serves as a central integrator, enabling the President's Office to operate with agility, accountability, and data‑informed decision‑making.

As a key member of the executive team, the Vice President of Strategy and University Affairs will lead data‑driven strategic initiatives and oversee critical functions, including Presidential Operations, University Events, Project Management Office, Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Title III administration, and Presidential Office Administration. By grounding institutional planning in robust data and rigorous analysis, this leader will coordinate cross‑functional initiatives that advance the university's highest priorities and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

The influence of the Vice President of Strategy and University Affairs extends across the university's most critical functions. This role demands a leader capable of integrating disparate operations—from high‑level strategic planning and federal compliance to presidential programming and institutional effectiveness—into a cohesive and effective whole. Success requires navigating complex internal and external landscapes to ensure all efforts are aligned with the institutional mission.

• Drive University‑Wide Strategic Planning:
  Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of the university's strategic plan, ensuring that all institutional activities are purposefully aligned with overarching goals and long‑term vision.
• Oversee Institutional Research and Effectiveness:
  Champion a culture of evidence‑based decision‑making by directing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of institutional data, providing critical insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate Cross‑Functional Initiatives:
  Serve as a key facilitator for major university projects, breaking down organizational silos to ensure collaborative and efficient execution of strategic priorities that enhance operational excellence.

• Manage Presidential Office Operations:
  Ensure the highest level of operational excellence and efficiency within the Office of the President, overseeing its day‑to‑day functions and programming to support the university's executive leadership.
• Serve as Primary Presidential Liaison:
  Act as the principal point of contact and communication conduit between the President and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear, consistent messaging.

• Provide Executive Oversight of Title III Programs:
  Ensure meticulous administration and compliance for Title III programs, establishing clear lines of accountability that extend to the presidential and cabinet levels.
• Monitor Federally Funded Programs:
  Maintain rigorous oversight of all federally funded programs, guaranteeing strict adherence to all reporting requirements and performance standards to safeguard institutional integrity and funding.