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Title: Executive-in-Residence – Presidential Fellow for Strategic Initiatives

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 00R000 - Office of the President

Division: 1R0000 - Office of the President

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 53

Retirement:   KTRS 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Executive-in-Residence (EIR) and Presidential Fellow for Strategic Initiatives serves as a key adviser to the President and as a representative of EKU. The incumbent is responsible for advising and leading on special projects for the President including but not limited to the multiphase planning of the EKU College of Osteopathic Medicine (EKU-COM) project and other key strategic initiatives. Additionally, the EIR will serve as the primary point of contact to campus partners needing feedback from the healthcare industry or allies related to EKU-COM.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's degree required.

Experience: Ten years of directly related work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 60% - Manages all work related to the formation and accreditation of the EKU-COM program for Eastern Kentucky University. Must work with internal and external audiences to ensure deliverables are met timely and collaboratively - (Essential)
• 35% - Collaborates with staff in the Office of the President and other key executive team members to coordinate and execute special projects. - (Essential)
• 5% - Utilizes planning software to track and manage projects - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.