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OVERVIEW:

• The strategic planning position is responsible for supporting the strategic and business planning processes for the WHSC and EHC system through research, data analysis, preparation of reports and coordination of planning efforts for programs and services.
• The position assumes a lead role in the development of strategic, business, and financial plans for priority initiatives for Emory Healthcare and Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate proven problem solving skills, the ability to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data into effective presentations, and translate into information and knowledge.
• Successful candidates will also demonstrate project management skills for planning projects (includes developing project scope and work plans, serving as project manager, and developing high quality work product), strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to juggle multiple deadlines and use project timelines, work plans, and tools.
• The position requires the ability to both work independently and work effectively in a team environment.
• The position will require facilitation or co-facilitation of meetings and retreats.
• Developing strong customer relationships is an important factor of this position.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office application is required.
• The position will also entail an understanding planning-specific databases and data resources.
• The Strategic Planning Office supports Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) of Emory University, Emory Healthcare, and its operating units in achieving the core purpose, values, vision, and strategic goals.
• The WHSC is an academic health sciences and services center committed to educating health professionals and leaders for the future, pursuing discovery research in all of its forms, including basic, clinical, and population-based research, providing the best care for our patients, and serving our community.

The role of the Strategic Planning Office is to:

• Develop and lead the long-term planning and associated annual operating plans activities for the WHSC and EHC including:
  • Developing strategic priorities and metrics Communicating plan priorities and accomplishments Establishing linkages and ensuring alignment between planning and budgeting (both operating and capital)
  • Partnering with operating units and service lines to develop plans and ensure alignment with WHSC and EHC annual priorities
  • Tracking progress toward achieving the goals of the plan Partner with WHSC stakeholders to facilitate the development of strategic, program, and business plans for system-wide research, teaching, and clinical priorities
  • Synthesize and communicate trends and changes in the external and internal environments and identify new issues and opportunities to be addressed by the academic health sciences center to frame strategic decisions and direction
  • Serve as a trusted and objective advisor on strategic issues and provide strategic services for the academic health sciences center

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree required (MHA, MHSA, MBA, MPH).
• Four (4) years healthcare experience preferred, preferably one year in a strategic planning, business development, market research, healthcare consulting, or a related area.
  
  

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