The Vice President for Strategic Initiatives (VPSI) is the institution’s chief strategy officer and assists in the development and implementation of UT Dallas’ strategic plan, ensuring its alignment with university core values, higher education market demands, external forces, and competitive environment. In addition, the VPSI will lead review teams relating to specific strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring that organizational strategies are effectively and efficiently translated into action and aligned with university goals and values. In short, this position helps guide the university’s future direction through visioning, strategic planning, and execution. The VPSI reports to the president, acting as the president’s strategic advisor, and is a member of the president’s cabinet.

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of progressive experience in higher education administration.

Advanced degree

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Applications received by October 24, 2025 will be given priority.

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.