- Strategize with the Head and other senior officers on institutional planning, policy development, and problem resolution; ensure implementation plans are effectively communicated and managed.- Anticipate and identify issues for discussion at key management meetings; identify appropriate meeting participants; work with appropriate departments to prepare and/or manage the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations and responses on institutional and strategic issues, as necessary. Coordinate communication between the Head and other senior officers of the School.- Coordinate special projects and communication on behalf of the Head, frequently involving faculty and/or leaders of the School; interact with member of faculty, industry, government and community officials in the representation and development of strategic program initiatives.- Craft School-wide communications on a wide range of topics including organization announcements and other news that affects the School community.- Coordinates the logistical aspects of special meetings and ensures the integrity of the preparation of official minutes as needed.- Serves as a trustworthy conduit of critical information to and from the Head of School- Meet individually as needed or as directed by the Head with members of the leadership team (and others) to monitor progress toward and attainment of assigned goals and activities.- Provides operational leadership in the Office of the Head of School to accomplish the organization's goals and objectives effectively.- On behalf of the Head of School, ensures the cultivation of relationships and activities designed to manage culture change and develop initiatives that are necessary to move the school's strategic direction forward.