Strategic Coordinator

Department: F&A Information & Tech (QFA)

Position Title: Coordinator-IT
Project

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location:
Corvallis

Benefits Eligible: Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?:
Yes

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 DFA Information Technology | Division of Finance and Administration | Oregon State University

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 cultural resource centers 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 comprehensive benefits
package 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.

2025 Best Place for Working Parents® Designation!

Future
and current OSU employees can use the 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.

Pay
Method: Salary

Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date: Last
working day of the month

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

Link to Position
Description: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/176563

Number of Vacancies:
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 03/02/2026

Full Consideration Date:
02/13/2026

Closing Date: 02/20/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this
search
Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants

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 [email protected]

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 Background Checks website including
the for 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 [email protected].