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Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Irvine, California Job ID 2025-3441

Summary : Reporting to the Co-President, Business Operations, the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer is responsible for creating and driving strategic growth and transformation initiatives of West Coast University. This role oversees the strategic direction of growth for West Coast University through key mergers and acquisitions and organic growth. It requires a keen eye for operational efficiency, and process discipline, including project management.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications :

• Required :
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions, organic growth, and business acquisition.
• Strong background in process discipline and operational efficiency, including Six Sigma.
• Project management experience with successful project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred :
• Master's degree in business, management, or a related field.
• Consulting experience with a reputable firm or in a similar strategic role.
• Certification in Six Sigma, PMP, or other relevant credentials.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic industry focused on growth and transformation.
• MBA, JD, Ph.D., or another terminal degree with 15+ years of experience.
• Success in initiating and managing strategic plans or complex initiatives, ideally in higher education.
• Strong leadership with a track record of achieving results.
• Deep understanding of higher education trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Sound judgment and ability to influence, facilitate, and execute in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities :

Experience & Skills :

• Required :
• A minimum of ten years in a senior administrative level position within an appropriate / equivalent industry concerned with academic and career development administration, practices and services, fiscal and operations management / experience.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws / regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, WASC, and other accreditation standards.
• Passion for the development of future healthcare professionals.
• Passion for developing associates and colleagues and supporting their professional growth.
• Competency in financial management, leadership in an interdisciplinary environment, and systems thinking.
• Ability to thrive in leading a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.
• Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including complex proposals and presentations, and effective listening skills.
• Ability to speak before public groups, committees, and meetings.
• Ability to manage projects and people, participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Ability to effectively use interpersonal skills, follow through with duties, provide attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.
• Ability to understand and implement shared governance, teambuilding, and collaborative decision-making processes within and across division / department lines.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task, and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.

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Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, health savings accounts, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and company paid life, AD&D and LTD insurance.

Primary Location : Irvine, California Campus : Administration Irvine Function : Executive Leadership