Senior Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives at Louisiana State University in LSU

Job description

About Us: At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers , and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Senior Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUPBRC ExD - Operations (Elizabeth S. Stanley (00311945)) Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Pennington Biomedical Research Center , a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Senior Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Senior Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives works with the Associate Executive Director of Operations & CFO to provide direction and support to Pennington Biomedical administration. The position provides professional counsel and advice, exercises leadership and guidance, assists with the formulation and administration of policies and procedures, and coordinates operational and strategic initiatives within the scope of authority delegated by the Associate Executive Director of Operations & CFO. This position provides direct oversight of Computing Services, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management, and Institutional Research. The Senior Director also coordinates the annual budget development process and leads cross-functional initiatives that support institutional priorities, operational effectiveness, and continuity of operations. Job Responsibilities As a trusted advisor, provide expert advice to the Associate Executive Director of Operations & CFO regarding operational matters, institutional priorities, and the implementation implications of leadership decisions. Provide leadership and broad direction to Computing Services, Ancillary Services, Facilities Management, and Institutional Research. Establish expectations, monitor operational performance, and promote responsive, effective service. Coordinate activities across assigned units to strengthen communication, improve processes, reduce unnecessary duplication, and ensure that services align with institutional priorities. Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives assigned by the Associate Executive Director of Operations & CFO, including development of implementation plans, milestones, responsibilities, risk considerations, and progress reports. Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, procedures, continuity plans, and performance measures that support Pennington Biomedical’s mission and long-term goals. Identify operational risks, capacity constraints, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement; recommend practical solutions and coordinate implementation with responsible leaders. Coordinate the annual institutional budget development process under the direction of the Associate Executive Director of Operations & CFO. Establish timelines, organize budget submissions, coordinate meetings with directors and cost center le