Strategic Initiatives Lead

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Position Summary

Performance Responsibilities

Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects

• Serve as the primary project manager or strategic support lead for key institutional initiatives spanning HR, advancement, finance, operations, and facilities planning
• Conduct research, scenario analysis, and data modeling to support strategic decisions and future planning
• Create clear, actionable plans and drive cross-functional execution to deliver results aligned with school goals
  

Human Resources Strategy

• Partner with the COO and HR Officer to analyze and improve HR systems, processes, and policies aligned with employee wellbeing and organizational health
• Lead or support initiatives related to PDPA, compensation benchmarking, staff engagement and retention strategies, professional development planning, and long-term staffing models
• Support data-informed decision-making in annual contract renewal, hiring plans, and workforce development
  

Operations & Campus Development

• Support strategic planning related to campus infrastructure, facilities investment, and future expansion
• Assist in managing vendor relationships and evaluating service efficiency across transport, canteen, and facility operations
• Coordinate stakeholder input and timelines for capital projects and campus improvement planning
  

Finance & Investment Strategy

• Collaborate with the COO to analyze financial performance, identify opportunities for investment or cost efficiency, and develop long-range financial models
• Support initiatives such as investment strategy development, tuition planning, fee structure analysis, and reserve fund utilization
• Assist in preparing materials for donor and investor presentations, board reports, and internal planning discussions
  

Organizational Planning & Leadership Support

• Act as a thought partner to the COO and leadership team in identifying blind spots, surfacing opportunities, and tracking long-term KPIs
• Develop presentations, reports, and briefing documents for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and mission-aligned innovation
  

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in business, public administration, educational leadership, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, consulting, operations, finance, or educational administration.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills, including Google Suite aptitude
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and juggling multiple workstreams with shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, proactive work style.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Commitment to the mission and values of International Community School and a desire to serve in a Christian educational environment