Strategic Coordinator

Strategic Coordinator

Oregon State University

Department: F&A Information & Tech (QFA)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $79,437 - $90,000

Job Summary:

Finance and Administration Information Technology’s Business Architecture Team is seeking a Strategic Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ),12-month, professional faculty position.

As a member of the Strategy and Operations team, and reporting to the Director of Business Architecture, the Strategic Coordinator works within the Division of Finance and Administration’s (DFA ) Strategic Roadmap and IT Project Roadmap to plan, implement, and monitor complex and technical projects and initiatives for DFA Leadership. The Strategic Coordinator leads development and implementation of projects to solve problems that may have wide impact, requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed.

Under the Business Architecture team, this position leads and engages in all aspects of project management including initiation, planning (phase design, risk analysis), execution (implementation, communication, change mgmt., vendor mgmt., risk mgmt.), monitoring and control (budget, scope, timeline, analytics, reporting), and closure (after-action review).

OSU’s University Information and Technology (UIT ) has a commitment to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU . DFA IT leaders and staff will lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines.

This position is an essential part of Strategy & Operations, a team dedicated to supporting OSU and DFA functions, programs, and processes. Acting as a trusted partner, DFA IT aligns priorities with DFA , UIT , and OSU’s strategic plan to solve tough problems and prioritize and optimize work for the university. Learn more about DFA IT at https://dfa.oregonstate.edu/dfa-it | https://dfa.oregonstate.edu/ | https://oregonstate.edu/

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

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Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

IT Project Management (65%)

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major strategic initiatives in support of DFA . Works with Business Analysts to identify and analyze requirements needed for projects.

• Manage project charters, timelines, resource allocation, risk assessments, and communications.

• Develop and manage the work breakdown structure of assigned projects.

• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

• Manage project budget, including tracking, monitoring, and reporting expenditures when applicable.

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

• Tailor appropriate strategies and communication plans. Utilize resources as needed to ensure appropriate resolution.

• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members, Sponsors and other stakeholders.

• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

Internal/External Engagement and Communications (20%)

• Establish and maintain collaborations and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including DFA partners, IT community members, vendors, and professional organizations to help build and leverage expertise and resources.

• Follow up with project teams to ensure parties are held accountable and on track for completion.

• Direct and manage activities of the project team to ensure project progress is on schedule and within prescribed budget. Follow-up with project team to ensure quality of deliverables are adequate for project objectives.

• Make recommendations about DFA’s project portfolio practices as needed.

• Foster positive relationships, both internally and externally to the University, while managing complex project phases within firm schedules.

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to identify and resolve challenges and issues that arise during projects and initiatives.

Project and Portfolio Evaluation, and Reporting (10%)

• Assist in creation and analysis of current and future state process maps. Identify opportunities for improvement.

• Maintain existing Capacity Planning and resource management practices. Data produced will inform decisions around prioritization and sequencing of projects.

• Collect and report on overall health of the project portfolio.

• Measure project outcomes, report progress, and identify lessons learned. Prepare dashboards and presentations for leadership as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Participate in appropriate activities that enhance general knowledge of, or ability to do, assigned work.

• Participate in departmental processes and initiatives, including change management, incident management, etc.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Three years of experience leading strategic projects including at least two years of experience leading IT-related projects

• Experience working independently and in team-oriented, collaborative environments.

• Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

• Highly adaptive: can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through agile, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including management, project team members, and other departments.

• Demonstrated ability to bring projects to successful completion with sponsor signoff.

• Adept at conducting analysis and project reporting.

• A demonstrable commitment to equity and inclusive project engagement.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Business/Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP ) Certification.

• Four or more years participating in IT-related project management.

• Experience leading complex IT project(s) (e.g. enterprise-level project).

• Project management experience in a higher education environment.

• Familiarity with project management software.

Service Management and Operations experience.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position works within a professional office environment with standard business hours (8 am to 5 pm weekdays) and may be expected at times to work after hours to complete projects and/or meet objectives. The position is open to hybrid work arrangements utilizing online team collaboration tools at supervisor’s discretion. Occasional travel may be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 13, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Brianna Beene at brianna.beene@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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