Essential Job DutiesThe Implementation Specialist will report to the Associate Vice Provost for Strategy, Implementation and Communication (AVP) and join a small collaborative team being formed to provide direct implementation support for the university’s strategic initiatives. Most initiatives are cross-functional, and their collective impact spans the university’s teaching, research and engagement missions. The Implementation Specialist will be the team’s primary change management expert but should also possess basic knowledge and skills in project management and facilitation. The Implementation Specialist may be responsible for only one project at a time or may support two or three, depending on project complexity and scope.Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Provide direct change management support for select implementation initiativesWork closely with the AVP, initiative contact(s), and other stakeholders as needed to gain a deep understanding of initiative goals and indicators of initiative success.Contribute the change management components to ISA team-developed proposals and plans for the initiative.Oversee some or all aspects of change management as required by the initiative, which may include change readiness assessments, risk analyses, impact assessments, strategy design, metric development and tracking, documentation, communication and training.Collaborate with the initiative project manager to integrate change management steps into overall project plans.Provide or secure facilitation as needed to help the initiative team surface issues, manage difficulties, or solve problems related to change implementation or adoption.Flag issues or barriers to success and work with the initiative contact or project team to create a relevant action plan.Contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvementAssist the AVP in identifying and creating internal team guidelines and procedures that clarify and improve service to university implementation initiatives.Lead in developing web-based, context-appropriate change management guidance, informational resources, tools, and other materials to benefit the broader university community.Apply change management skills to internal ISA projects upon request.