Job Title: Strategic Planning Project Coordinator
Department: Office of the Dean for Strategic Initiatives
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives
Job Summary
The Associate Dean Assistant for Strategic Initiatives plays a crucial role in efficiently supporting and managing initiatives within MSB. The Strategic Planning Project Coordinator is responsible for managing day-to-day administrative functions, supporting, developing project oversight, and contributing to the enhancement of the Business School academic reputation and global competitiveness. This role involves project management, data collection and analysis, data visualization, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with global best practices in higher education. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess digital software skills alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support in developing and managing projects related to Strategic Initiatives and ensuring accurate and timely presentation to senior leadership.
- Assist various initiatives, including events, conferences, and support programs to foster societal Impact and Engagement.
- Assist in the development of proposals for national and international events and initiatives.
- Coordinate and support the institution’s strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with AACSB, EFMD, and national accreditation standards.
- Design and prepare reporting on continuous improvement activities related to accreditation (e.g., AOL, COE for AACSB; EQUIS/EPAS for EFMD).
- Prepare and maintain documentation including evidence portfolios, and follow-up action plans.
- Take and maintain accurate records of meetings, correspondence, and administrative materials.
- Communicate with stakeholders to ensure that project objectives are clearly defined and understood.
- Conduct analyses and benchmarking to identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in the planning and execution of digital projects, including creating project plans, timelines, and budgets; Submit and reconcile expense reports.
Data Analysis & Visualization for Decision-Making
- Collect, analyze, and interpret institutional data (enrollment, faculty research, student outcomes, financial metrics) to support strategic initiatives.
- Develop dynamic dashboards (using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools) to visualize KPIs for leadership and accreditation reporting.
- Apply statistical methods and predictive modeling to assess trends and inform policy recommendations.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance
- Organize and facilitate collaboration training/meeting sessions on strategic planning reporting and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff members to implement assessment tools necessary for reaching institutional outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Track progress on action plans and report on key milestones.
Stakeholder Engagement & Project Management
- Serve as a liaison between the Dean’s Office, faculty, and institutional stakeholders.
- Organize committee meetings and strategic planning retreats.
- Manage timelines and deliverables for strategic projects tied to institutional effectiveness.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in an administration and project support role or in strategic planning, or in higher education is a plus.
- Proven track record in preparing Strategic Planning, Self-Assessment or Sustainability reports.
Technical Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), AI tools, website development, Teams. Eagerness to learn new applications as they become standard in the University.
- Advanced data analysis: Proficiency in SAS, Python, or SQL.
- Data visualization: Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to create dashboards.
Preferred Skills
Accreditation knowledge: Familiarity with AACSB’s 2020 Standards, EFMD’s EQUIS, and national frameworks is a plus.
Special Skills
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Demonstrated history of confidentiality, integrity, flexibility, dedication, excellent verbal, grammar, and written communication skills, organizational, time management, prioritization, cognitive and problem- solving skills.
- Exceptional written/verbal communication in English and Arabic/French.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail for compliance and reporting.
- Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of MSB’s students, faculty, employees and community.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to hr.development@smu.tn
