Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic and Partnership Support In close coordination with the Provost, the Provost's Senior Leadership team, key College Leaders, and Butler's cross-university Strategy ...
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Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic and Partnership Support In close coordination with the Provost, the Provost's Senior Leadership team, key College Leaders, and Butler's cross-university Strategy ...
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Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic and Partnership Support In close coordination with the Provost, the Provost's Senior Leadership team, key College Leaders, and Butler's cross-university Strategy ...
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Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic and Partnership Support In close coordination with the Provost, the Provost's Senior Leadership team, key College Leaders, and Butler's cross-university Strategy ...
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Butler University Jobs Information
Do workers at Butler University get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
Does Butler University pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
43% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
43% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do workers at Butler University worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2025.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Butler University?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
67% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
67% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
Do Butler University managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2025.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2025.
Do jobs at Butler University spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2025.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and July 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Butler University?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do people at Butler University feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
Do people at Butler University get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Butler University?
Most people feel stressed out here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do people at Butler University recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Butler University?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Butler University?
Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
In the last year, 71% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do people think Butler University’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Butler University is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
100% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
100% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
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Job description
The Director serves as a senior strategic advisor and execution partner to the Provost, helping to advance external relationships and communication and shepherd high-priority academic and student experience strategic initiatives. This role is a member of the Provost's Senior Leadership Team.
Working closely with the Provost, university leaders, and external stakeholders, this role focuses primarily on stakeholder engagement and communications, executive preparation, partnership development, and strategic project management that extend the reach and impact of the Provost's Office.
This role requires intellectual curiosity, excellent judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage and coordinate complex initiatives effectively in fast-moving, high-visibility environments. This is a high-trust position that is ideal for someone who is strategic, entrepreneurial, mission-driven, energized by relationship-building, and eager to help shape the future of higher education.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic and Partnership Support
In close coordination with the Provost, the Provost's Senior Leadership team, key College Leaders, and Butler's cross-university Strategy Activation and External Engagement teams:
- Advance the Provost's high-priority strategic initiatives through internal and external partnership development, stakeholder engagement, project management, and cross-functional coordination
- Identify, cultivate, and steward external strategic partnerships aligned with institutional priorities, especially those supporting the university's academic and student experience goals
- Track priorities, milestones, outcomes, and opportunities, driving momentum and accountability across initiatives
- Support the development, launch, evaluation, and continuous improvement of new initiatives and partnerships
- Provide research, analysis, and strategic support related to emerging opportunities and partnerships
- Gather information and provide recommendations and strategic advice to support Provost decision-making
2. External Engagement & Relationship Management
In close coordination with University Advancement, External Relations, Strategic Communications, and the President's Office:
- Support the Provost's relationships with trustees, alumni, donors, parents, corporate partners, government leaders, and community stakeholders
- Prepare briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and strategic communications for external engagements
- Attend and support select strategic meetings, speeches, and high-profile engagements
- Draft and edit external-facing correspondence and communications, including social media posts, on behalf of the Provost
- Anticipate opportunities to thoughtfully "surprise and delight" external stakeholders through meaningful, personalized gestures (e.g., notes, small gifts) that strengthen relationships and reflect Butler's relationship-rich culture
3. Executive Preparation
- Help prepare the Provost for meetings, public appearances, and external engagements
- Attend select meetings to support strategic follow-through and relationship management
- Draft and refine meeting agendas in coordination with stakeholders
- Ensure timely follow-up and accountability across initiatives that span external and internal stakeholders
- Help structure engagements to maximize clarity, effectiveness, and strategic value
4. Cross-University Executive Coordination
In close coordination with senior staff from the Office of the President, Office of the Chief Strategy Officer, and Office of the Chief Operating Officer:
- Serve as the Provost's key liaison to the offices of the President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Operating Officer, in order to collectively advance key university-wide priorities and initiatives, including regular sessions to align on priorities, surface interdependencies, coordinate on external outreach, and drive coordinated outcomes in support of the Executive Vice Presidents
- Serve as a connector across external partners, the Executive Vice Presidents, and university leadership teams
5. Executive Operations
In close coordination with the Executive Director of Academic Administration and the Provost's Executive Assistant:
- Routinely review the Provost's calendar to maintain awareness of upcoming priorities, meetings, and follow-up needs
- Help prioritize incoming meeting requests in alignment with strategic goals
- Coordinate preparation and follow-up for key external engagements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPP, JD, PhD) preferred
- 6-8 years of experience in strategy, operations, partnerships, government, higher education, nonprofit leadership, or related fields
- Exceptional writing, communication, and relationship-management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives and high-level stakeholder relationships
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments requiring sound judgement and discretion
About Us
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job-it's an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
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Year founded
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