Strategic Planning Director jobs in Illinois
Strategic Planning Director directs and oversees an organization's strategic and long-range goal planning function. Drives strategic initiatives and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Being a Strategic Planning Director analyzes emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, the viability of outside business partners, and sources of capital. Establishes and retains relationships with industry analysts and the investment community. Additionally, Strategic Planning Director utilizes data-driven methodologies to analyze business performance metrics and process improvement options effectively. Develops reporting and tools to communicate strategic plans and concepts to leadership. Conducts periodic status reviews of organizational goals and objectives to identify roadblocks to progress. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Strategic Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Strategic Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Planning
- Glenview School District 34
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Glenview, IL
OTHER
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Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
5/7/2024
Location:
District
Date Available:
July 1, 2024
PURPOSE: To provide leadership which supports the District's strategic plan through increasing public awareness of issues, trends and resources with regard to the District as well as raise public and employee awareness of events, programs, services and goals of the District. Provide leadership and support to the design, implementation and overall coordination of the District's strategic plan, including ensuring that all programs are in alignment with long-range goals. The Executive Director advises and recommends appropriate communications strategies to the Superintendent and other administrators.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree and practical experiences in a school system setting including but not limited to building or district administration
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex operational and strategic projects
- Strong management, organizational and leadership skills
- Public Relations/Communications experience in a public school system strongly desired
- Experience with web design, publication, and communication
- Extensive knowledge of social media and emerging communication platforms
- Experience with communications emergency management protocol
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency with current technology
- Ability to organize, prioritize, work under time constraints and to be flexible in an environment of multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Oversee the District's strategic and long-range goal planning in collaboration with members of the administrative team;
- Provide leadership for key district initiatives;
- Work to align and implement strategic goals throughout the organization while identifying opportunities for synergy within all departments;
- Design and deliver presentations and other communications that clearly and compellingly summarize project findings;
- Manage and organize the communication efforts of the District by coordinating the internal, parent and community communications of the District and Board;
- Support communication initiatives by generating publicity and general awareness efforts, raising the profile of the school district through a wide range of media, including local publications, websites, e-newsletters and social media;
- Maintain effective communication related to the Strategic Plan;
- Identify, in consultation with the Superintendent, projects that require ongoing oversight, presenting written updates on these projects to the Superintendent for review;
- Serve as liaison between the District and the news media to promote the District and its programs and services, clarify issues and provide story ideas;
- Serve as the District spokesperson or prepare the appropriate staff member(s) to serve that function;
- Serve as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer for the District;
- Coordinate crisis management and emergency communications;
- Oversee all content on the District's website and social media accounts by writing and editing its posts;
- Provide communication support to the Superintendent, administration, Board and parent groups;
- Manage, coordinate and either lead or support public engagement efforts;
- Provide information and support for public events such as community forums and District ceremonies;
- Photograph/video record or secure same of events in the school district that are suitable content for district communications;
- Coordinate translations & interpretations for the District's Hispanic community through oversight of the District's interpreter/translator;
- Seek input about the District and schools from the community through surveys, focus groups, community forums, and other methods;
- Attend all Board of Education meetings, make presentations as assigned and provide a recap to the staff;
- Establish partnerships with the other public entities that serve the District's community (village, park district, police, fire, library, high school, etc.) and coordinate communication efforts with those partners;
- Develop and maintain the communications department's budget;
- Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of communication efforts and make recommendations for improvements;
- Coordinate informational campaigns for District campaigns;
- Serve as a liaison between the District and the Glenview Education Foundation and the Parent Teacher Associations;
- Participate and be an active member of the Administrative Council, Cabinet, and Principal Team; Glenview Rotary, Chamber, and other civic organizations as assigned;
- Lead committees and task forces as assigned by the Superintendent;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Communications Specialist
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Superintendent
Member of the Superintendent's Cabinet
TERM: Full-time, 12 month position (1.0 FTE)
SALARY Range: $120,000 - $150,000Compensation includes paid family health benefits package. - 4 Days Ago
Director, Finance Strategic Planning & Execution
- Merastar Insurance Company
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Location(s) Chicago, Illinois Details Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference i...
- 15 Days Ago
Deputy Director of Outreach and Strategic Planning
- Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
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Springfield, IL
FULL_TIME
- Position Title: Deputy Director of Outreach and Strategic Planning Division: Unclaimed PropertyClassification: ExemptLocation: SpringfieldSalary: $85,000– $100,000Position Summary: The Deputy Director...
- 20 Days Ago
District Director-Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Financial Planning & Budgeting - CCC Careers
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- PRIMARY OBJECTIVE Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the District Director Financial Planning & Budgeting is responsible for the development of the district annual budget, strategic fina...
- 5 Days Ago
SVP, Strategic Planning
- EVERSANA INTOUCH
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionEVERSANA INTOUCH® is a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media services...
- 3 Days Ago
Team Leader Strategic Planning
- Hobsons Bay City Council
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Altona, IL
FULL_TIME
- Fixed Term Full Time - up to 12 months (parental leave replacement)Band 7 - $101,432 to $113,228 11 % superannuationRole includes an RDOStep into a role where you can truly make a difference!Join the ...
- 6 Days Ago
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- Bright Horizons
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Newton, MA
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- People With Chemistry
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New York, NY
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VP Director - Strategic Planning (Communications)
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New York, NY
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the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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What does a Strategic Planning Director do?
Strategic Planning Director in Modesto, CA
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Strategic Planning Director in Hialeah, FL
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Strategic Planning Director in Norwich, CT
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January 25, 2020
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